CVE-2024-44308: Apple Multiple Products Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 19, 2024
·
Updated

A vulnerability was discovered in WebKitGTK's JIT compiler.

Other sources

Apple iOS, macOS, and other Apple products contain an unspecified vulnerability when processing maliciously crafted web content that may lead to arbitrary code execution.

— CISA

JavaScriptCore. The issue was addressed with improved checks.

— Apple

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.1.1, iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2, iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, visionOS 2.1.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.

— MITRE

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.1.1, iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1, visionOS 2.1.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.

— Debian

Credit

Clément Lecigne(Google's Threat Analysis Group), Benoît Sevens(Google's Threat Analysis Group)

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Apple Multiple Products
debian/webkit2gtk<=2.44.2-1~deb11u1, <=2.46.0-2~deb12u1
2.46.4-1~deb11u12.46.4-1~deb12u12.46.4-1
debian/wpewebkit<=2.38.6-1~deb11u1, <=2.38.6-1
2.46.4-1
Apple visionOS<2.1.1
2.1.1
Apple macOS Sequoia<15.1.1
15.1.1
Apple Safari<18.1.1
18.1.1
Apple iOS<17.7.2
17.7.2
Apple iPadOS<17.7.2
17.7.2
Apple iOS<18.1.1
18.1.1
Apple iPadOS<18.1.1
18.1.1
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Apple Safari<18.1.1
Apple iPadOS<17.7.2
Apple iPadOS>=18.0<18.1.1
Apple iPhone OS<17.7.2
Apple iPhone OS>=18.0<18.1.1
Apple macOS>=15.0<15.1.1
Apple visionOS<2.1.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.46.4-1~deb11u1Fixed in 2.46.4-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.46.4-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.46.4-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade visionOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.1.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.1.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.1.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.7.2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.7.2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.1.1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.1.1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade JavaScriptCore (WebKitGTK JIT compiler) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Safari 18.1.1
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade JavaScriptCore (WebKitGTK JIT compiler) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in iOS 17.7.2
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade JavaScriptCore (WebKitGTK JIT compiler) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in iPadOS 17.7.2
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade JavaScriptCore (WebKitGTK JIT compiler) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in iOS 18.1.1
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade JavaScriptCore (WebKitGTK JIT compiler) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in iPadOS 18.1.1
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade JavaScriptCore (WebKitGTK JIT compiler) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1.1
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade JavaScriptCore (WebKitGTK JIT compiler) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in visionOS 2.1.1

Event History

Nov 19, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:52 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:53 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Nov 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
News Published
via ZDNet·02:03 PM
News Published
via The Register·02:32 PM
News Published
via The Register·02:34 PM
Nov 21, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 24, 2024
News Published
via ZDNet·02:39 PM
Dec 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44308?

CVE-2024-44308 is classified as a critical vulnerability that may allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-44308?

To fix CVE-2024-44308, update your affected Apple product to the latest version available, as specified in the remediation section.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2024-44308?

CVE-2024-44308 affects various Apple products including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari up to specific versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-44308?

CVE-2024-44308 is an unspecified vulnerability linked to the processing of maliciously crafted web content.

5

What improvements were made to address CVE-2024-44308?

The issue was addressed with improved checks to enhance the security of the affected products.

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