CVE-2024-44258

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.

CVSS v3 7.1 HIGH

7.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569	Release Notes Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2024-10-28 21:15

Updated : 2024-11-06 14:35

NVD link : CVE-2024-44258

Mitre link : CVE-2024-44258

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-44258

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

ipados
iphone_os
tvos
visionos

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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