Apple macOS up to 14.6 File initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apple macOS up to 14.6. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component File Handler. The manipulation leads to initialization. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-44154. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple macOS up to 14.6. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-44154 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 14.7 or 15 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 14.7/15

Timelineinfo

08/20/2024 🔍
09/17/2024 +28 days 🔍
09/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/05/2026 +565 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-44154 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44154
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-277643
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 09/17/2024 07:26
Updated: 04/05/2026 03:54
Changes: 09/17/2024 07:26 (56), 09/21/2024 03:21 (1), 09/24/2024 20:43 (11), 03/10/2025 03:17 (3), 04/05/2026 03:54 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:E15:103

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