First published: Mon Oct 28 2024(Updated: )
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1. A malicious app may use shortcuts to access restricted files.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
<17.7.1 | ||
>=18.0<18.1 | ||
<17.7.1 | ||
>=18.0<18.1 | ||
<13.7.1 | ||
>=14.0<14.7.1 | ||
<2.1 | ||
<11.1 |
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CVE-2024-44269 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for malicious app access.
To fix CVE-2024-44269, upgrade to the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, or visionOS as specified in the official Apple releases.
CVE-2024-44269 affects iOS 17.7.1 and earlier, iPadOS 17.7.1 and earlier, macOS Ventura 13.7.1 and earlier, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and earlier, watchOS 11.1 and earlier, and visionOS 2.1 and earlier.
CVE-2024-44269 is a logic issue that could allow malicious apps to access restricted files using shortcuts.
There are no specific workarounds suggested for CVE-2024-44269, so updating your device's operating system is the best course of action.