CVE-2024-44265

Description

The issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. An attacker with physical access can input Game Controller events to apps running on a locked device.

CVSS v3.1 Score

2.4

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	< 13.7.1
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.7.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121568 https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570

Other References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/11 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/12 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/13

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44265? +

The issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. An attacker with physical access can input Game Controller events to apps running on a locked device. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.4 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-44265? +

CVE-2024-44265 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.4 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44265? +

CVE-2024-44265 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-2024-44265? +

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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