#VU99360 Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2024-44270


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99360

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44270

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a sandbox process to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in AppleMobileFileIntegrity. A sandboxed process can bypass implemented sandbox restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 13.3.1a 22E772610a - 13.7 22H123


External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121568


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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