Vulnerability identifier: #VU99363

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44260

CWE-ID: CWE-183

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in Assets. A local application with root privileges can modify the contents of system files.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 13.3.1a 22E772610a - 13.7 22H123

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

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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.