high
7.1
CWE
20 416
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-44252: Input Validation

First published: Mon Oct 28 2024(Updated: )

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. 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.

Credit: Rizki Maulana (rmrizki.my.id) Matthew Butler Jake Derouin an anonymous researcher Ivan Fratric Google Project ZeroK宝 @Pwnrin pattern-f @pattern_F_ Loadshine LabHikerell Loadshine LabHossein Lotfi @hosselot Trend Micro Zero Day InitiativeWang Yu CyberservalJunsung Lee Trend Micro Zero Day InitiativeJex Amro Ye Zhang @VAR10CK Baidu SecurityZiyi Zhou Jiao Tong University) @Shanghai Tianxiao Hou Jiao Tong University) @Shanghai Mateusz Krzywicki @krzywix Ben Roeder Hichem Maloufi Christian Mina Ismail Amzdak Nimrat Khalsa Davis Dai James Gill @infosec.exchange) @jjtech an anonymous researcher Dawn Security Lab of JDYinyi Wu @_3ndy1 Dawn Security Lab of JDNarendra Bhati Cyber Security at Suma Soft PvtManager Cyber Security at Suma Soft PvtPune (India) Lucas Di Tomase Michael DePlante @izobashi Trend Micro Zero Day InitiativeBing Shi Alibaba GroupWenchao Li Alibaba GroupXiaolong Bai Alibaba Group Indiana University BloomingtonLuyi Xing Indiana University BloomingtonKirin @Pwnrin Bistrit Dahal Kenneth Chew Rodolphe Brunetti @eisw0lf Abhay Kailasia @abhay_kailasia Lakshmi Narain College of Technology Bhopal IndiaSrijan Poudel 7feilee Cristian Dinca (icmd.tech) Dalibor Milanovic Richard Hyunho Im with Route Zero Security @richeeta Braylon @softwarescool Wojciech Regula SecuRingQ1IQ @q1iqF P1umer @p1umer 냥냥 Justin Saboo product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
tvOS<18.1
18.1
visionOS<2.1
2.1
Apple iOS and iPadOS<18.1
18.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<18.1
18.1
Apple iOS and iPadOS<17.7.1
17.7.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<17.7.1
17.7.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<17.7.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS>=18.0<18.1
iPhone OS<17.7.1
iPhone OS>=18.0<18.1
tvOS<18.1
visionOS<2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-44252?

    CVE-2024-44252 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow modification of protected system files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-44252?

    To fix CVE-2024-44252, update your device to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, or tvOS 18.1.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2024-44252?

    CVE-2024-44252 affects devices running iOS versions up to 17.7.1 and those between iOS 18.0 and 18.1.

  • Can restoring a backup cause CVE-2024-44252?

    Yes, restoring a maliciously crafted backup file can trigger CVE-2024-44252, potentially leading to system file modifications.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-44252 before updating?

    Currently, there are no effective workarounds for CVE-2024-44252, and updating is strongly recommended.

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