CVE-2024-44298

LOW

Published Dec 20, 2024 Modified Nov 3, 2025 CWE-922

Description

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.3

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-922 CWE-922

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44298? +

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-44298? +

CVE-2024-44298 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.3 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44298? +

CVE-2024-44298 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-2024-44298? +

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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