What is the severity of CVE-2024-44281?

CVE-2024-44281 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential user information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44281?

To fix CVE-2024-44281, update your system to macOS Ventura 13.7.1 or macOS Sonoma 14.7.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-44281?

CVE-2024-44281 is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2024-44281?

CVE-2024-44281 affects macOS versions earlier than 13.7.1 and versions from 14.0 to 14.7.1.

What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-44281?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-44281 may be able to gain unauthorized access to user information by parsing a specially crafted file.

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CVE-2024-44281

medium

5.5

CWE

20 125

28/10/2024

30/10/2024

CVE-2024-44281: Input Validation

First published: Mon Oct 28 2024(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1. Parsing a file may lead to disclosure of user information.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple macOS	<13.7.1
Apple macOS	>=14.0<14.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44281?
CVE-2024-44281 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential user information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44281?
To fix CVE-2024-44281, update your system to macOS Ventura 13.7.1 or macOS Sonoma 14.7.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-44281?
CVE-2024-44281 is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2024-44281?
CVE-2024-44281 affects macOS versions earlier than 13.7.1 and versions from 14.0 to 14.7.1.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-44281?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-44281 may be able to gain unauthorized access to user information by parsing a specially crafted file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44281?
CVE-2024-44281 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential user information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44281?
To fix CVE-2024-44281, update your system to macOS Ventura 13.7.1 or macOS Sonoma 14.7.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-44281?
CVE-2024-44281 is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2024-44281?
CVE-2024-44281 affects macOS versions earlier than 13.7.1 and versions from 14.0 to 14.7.1.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-44281?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-44281 may be able to gain unauthorized access to user information by parsing a specially crafted file.