OCTOBER 2024 - Critical Security Vulnerabilities in Apple
As we approach the end of 2024, a series of new security vulnerabilities (CVEs) have been published. These vulnerabilities pose potential risks to user data across many popular software and operating systems. Below is an overview of some critical vulnerabilities and their solutions that require special attention.
CVE-2024-44289 - Privacy Concerns and Log Improvements
Issue: Privacy concerns were addressed through enhanced private data trimming in logs.
Affected Systems: macOS Ventura 13.7.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1
Description: Applications could potentially read sensitive location data.
Publication Date: October 28, 2024
Threat Level: High (V3.1: 7.5)
CVE-2024-44285 - Use-After-Free Error and Memory Management Improvements
Issue: A use-after-free error was resolved with improved memory management.
Affected Systems: iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1
Description: Applications could cause unexpected system shutdowns or kernel memory corruption.
Publication Date: October 28, 2024
Threat Level: High (V3.1: 7.8)
CVE-2024-44270 - Validation Improvements for Sandboxed Processes
Issue: A logic error was addressed with enhanced validation.
Affected Systems: macOS Ventura 13.7.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1
Description: Sandboxed processes could bypass sandbox restrictions.
Publication Date: October 28, 2024
Threat Level: High (V3.1: 8.6)
CVE-2024-44258 - Symlink Operations Improvements
Issue: Symlink operations were enhanced to prevent exploitation.
Affected Systems: iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1
Description: A maliciously crafted backup file could allow modification of protected system files.
Publication Date: October 28, 2024
Threat Level: High (V3.1: 7.1)
CVE-2024-44255 - Execution of Arbitrary Shortcuts
Issue: A logic error related to path management was resolved with improved validation.
Affected Systems: visionOS 2.1, iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1
Description: Malicious applications could execute arbitrary shortcuts without user consent.
Publication Date: October 28, 2024
Threat Level: High (V3.1: 7.8)
CVE-2024-44252 - Protected System Files Modified via Backup
Issue: A logic error was addressed with improved file management.
Affected Systems: iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1
Description: A maliciously crafted backup file could lead to the modification of protected system files.
Publication Date: October 28, 2024
Threat Level: High (V3.1: 7.1)
CVE-2024-44228 - Xcode Permission Management Improvement
Issue: Permission checks were improved to prevent misuse.
Affected Systems: Xcode 16
Description: Applications could inherit Xcode permissions to access user data.
Publication Date: October 28, 2024
Threat Level: High (V3.1: 7.5)
CVE-2024-44218 - Memory Error Improvements
Issue: Enhanced controls addressed memory errors.
Affected Systems: iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1
Description: Processing a maliciously crafted file could lead to memory errors.
Publication Date: October 28, 2024
Threat Level: High (V3.1: 7.8)
CVE-2024-44208 - State Management Improvement
Issue: State management was improved to prevent exploits.
Affected Systems: macOS Sequoia 15
Description: Applications could bypass certain privacy preferences.
Publication Date: October 28, 2024
Threat Level: High (V3.1: 7.5)