What is the severity of CVE-2024-44123?

CVE-2024-44123 has been classified with a high severity due to potential unauthorized access to sensitive user information.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44123?

To fix CVE-2024-44123, update your devices to macOS Sequoia 15, iOS 18, or iPadOS 18.

What are the affected software versions for CVE-2024-44123?

CVE-2024-44123 affects macOS versions prior to 15.0 and iOS/iPadOS versions prior to 18.0.

What type of issue does CVE-2024-44123 address?

CVE-2024-44123 addresses a permissions issue that could allow malicious apps with root privileges to access keyboard input and location information.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-44123?

Users of Apple's macOS, iOS, and iPadOS prior to the specified fixed versions are at risk for CVE-2024-44123.

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CVE-2024-44123

low

2.3

28/10/2024

6/12/2024

CVE-2024-44123

First published: Mon Oct 28 2024(Updated: )

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to access keyboard input and location information without user consent.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPadOS	<18.0
Apple iPhone OS	<18.0
Apple macOS	<15.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44123?
CVE-2024-44123 has been classified with a high severity due to potential unauthorized access to sensitive user information.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44123?
To fix CVE-2024-44123, update your devices to macOS Sequoia 15, iOS 18, or iPadOS 18.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2024-44123?
CVE-2024-44123 affects macOS versions prior to 15.0 and iOS/iPadOS versions prior to 18.0.
What type of issue does CVE-2024-44123 address?
CVE-2024-44123 addresses a permissions issue that could allow malicious apps with root privileges to access keyboard input and location information.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-44123?
Users of Apple's macOS, iOS, and iPadOS prior to the specified fixed versions are at risk for CVE-2024-44123.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44123?
CVE-2024-44123 has been classified with a high severity due to potential unauthorized access to sensitive user information.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44123?
To fix CVE-2024-44123, update your devices to macOS Sequoia 15, iOS 18, or iPadOS 18.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2024-44123?
CVE-2024-44123 affects macOS versions prior to 15.0 and iOS/iPadOS versions prior to 18.0.
What type of issue does CVE-2024-44123 address?
CVE-2024-44123 addresses a permissions issue that could allow malicious apps with root privileges to access keyboard input and location information.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-44123?
Users of Apple's macOS, iOS, and iPadOS prior to the specified fixed versions are at risk for CVE-2024-44123.