CVE-2024-44160: macos Buffer Overflow — Fix

Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. Processing a maliciously crafted texture may lead to unexpected app termination.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-120 CWE-120

CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	13.0 — 13.7
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.7

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234 https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238 https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/40 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/41

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44160? +

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. Processing a maliciously crafted texture may lead to unexpected app termination. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-44160? +

CVE-2024-44160 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44160? +

CVE-2024-44160 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-2024-44160? +

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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