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CVE-2024-44254

5.5 MEDIUM

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability allows applications to access sensitive user data due to insufficient redaction of information. It affects Apple devices running watchOS, macOS Ventura/Sonoma, iOS, and iPadOS before specific patch versions. Users with unpatched Apple devices are at risk of data exposure.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • watchOS
  • macOS Ventura
  • macOS Sonoma
  • iOS
  • iPadOS
Versions: Versions before watchOS 11.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1
Operating Systems: watchOS, macOS, iOS, iPadOS
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: All standard configurations are vulnerable. Requires app installation/execution on device.

📦 What is this software?

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Macos by Apple

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Macos by Apple

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Watchos by Apple

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Malicious apps could access and exfiltrate sensitive personal data including credentials, private messages, or financial information.

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Likely Case

Apps with legitimate permissions could inadvertently access or leak more data than intended, potentially violating user privacy.

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If Mitigated

With proper app sandboxing and security controls, impact is limited to data accessible within app permissions.

🌐 Internet-Facing: LOW - This is primarily a local app vulnerability, not directly internet-exploitable.
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM - Requires malicious or compromised apps on the device, which could occur through app stores or sideloading.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No
Weaponized: UNKNOWN
Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No
Complexity: MEDIUM

Requires app installation/execution. No public exploit details available from Apple's limited disclosure.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: watchOS 11.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1

Vendor Advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Open Settings app. 2. Go to General > Software Update. 3. Download and install available update. 4. Restart device when prompted.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Restrict App Installation

all

Only install apps from trusted sources like official App Store

Review App Permissions

all

Regularly audit and restrict app permissions in device settings

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Isolate sensitive data to separate, secure applications
  • Implement mobile device management (MDM) to control app installation

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check device version in Settings > General > About > Software Version

Check Version:

Settings > General > About > Software Version (GUI only, no CLI)

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm version matches or exceeds patched versions listed

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual app data access patterns
  • App permission escalation attempts

Network Indicators:

  • Unexpected data exfiltration from apps

SIEM Query:

Not applicable - primarily local device vulnerability

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2024-44254
CVSS v3 Score: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Published: October 28, 2024
Last Updated: November 3, 2025

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