Product:
macOS Sequoia
Summary
The issue was addressed with improved checks. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system. This vulnerability poses a high risk due to its potential impact on confidentiality.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.5 | CVE-2024-44303 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to deploy a malicious application that targets the macOS Sequoia operating system. Once executed, the application could gain unauthorized access to protected areas of the file system, allowing the attacker to modify critical system files or data without detection.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia 15.1: The latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure they are running the latest version of macOS Sequoia. Regularly updating the operating system and avoiding the installation of untrusted applications can help protect against potential exploitation.