CVE-2024-44146

CRITICAL

Published Sep 17, 2024 Modified Nov 4, 2025

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

CVSS v3.1 Score

10.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	< 15.0

References

Other References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44146? +

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-44146? +

CVE-2024-44146 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44146? +

CVE-2024-44146 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-44146? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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Quick Facts

CVSS Score: 10.0
Severity: CRITICAL
Published: Sep 17, 2024

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