Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6 temp file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to temp file. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-44181. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a temp file vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-377. Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.

The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-44181 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 13.7, 14.7 or 15 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Temp file
CWE: CWE-377
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 13.7/14.7/15

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-2024-44181 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44181
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-277726
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 09/17/2024 08:14
Updated: 04/05/2026 06:13
Changes: 09/17/2024 08:14 (55), 09/21/2024 04:40 (1), 09/24/2024 21:40 (11), 04/05/2026 06:13 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:34D:103

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