What is the severity of CVE-2024-44131?

CVE-2024-44131 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for apps to access sensitive user data.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44131?

To fix CVE-2024-44131, update to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia 15.

Which platforms are affected by CVE-2024-44131?

CVE-2024-44131 affects iPhone OS, iPadOS, and macOS versions prior to the specified updates.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-44131?

CVE-2024-44131 is a symlink validation issue that could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

When was CVE-2024-44131 fixed?

CVE-2024-44131 was fixed in the releases of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15.

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CVE-2024-44131

medium

5.5

CWE

16/9/2024

24/9/2024

CVE-2024-44131

First published: Mon Sep 16 2024(Updated: )

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

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-2024-44131?
CVE-2024-44131 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for apps to access sensitive user data.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44131?
To fix CVE-2024-44131, update to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia 15.
Which platforms are affected by CVE-2024-44131?
CVE-2024-44131 affects iPhone OS, iPadOS, and macOS versions prior to the specified updates.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-44131?
CVE-2024-44131 is a symlink validation issue that could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data.
When was CVE-2024-44131 fixed?
CVE-2024-44131 was fixed in the releases of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44131?
CVE-2024-44131 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for apps to access sensitive user data.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44131?
To fix CVE-2024-44131, update to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia 15.
Which platforms are affected by CVE-2024-44131?
CVE-2024-44131 affects iPhone OS, iPadOS, and macOS versions prior to the specified updates.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-44131?
CVE-2024-44131 is a symlink validation issue that could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data.
When was CVE-2024-44131 fixed?
CVE-2024-44131 was fixed in the releases of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15.