CVE-2024-44206

Description

An issue in the handling of URL protocols was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.6. A user may be able to bypass some web content restrictions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.3

CRITICAL

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	safari	< 17.6
apple	ipados	< 17.6
apple	iphone_os	< 17.6
apple	macos	< 14.6
apple	tvos	< 17.6
apple	visionos	< 1.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120909 https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911 https://support.apple.com/en-us/120913 https://support.apple.com/en-us/120914 https://support.apple.com/en-us/120915 https://support.apple.com/en-us/120916

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44206? +

An issue in the handling of URL protocols was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.6. A user may be able to bypass some web content restrictions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-44206? +

CVE-2024-44206 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.3 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44206? +

CVE-2024-44206 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os, macos, safari, tvos, visionos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-44206? +

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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