VDB-282136 · CVE-2024-44296 · Nessus 210137

Apple watchOS protection mechanism

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple watchOS. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to protection mechanism. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-44296. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple watchOS (affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a protection mechanism vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-693. The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may prevent Content Security Policy from being enforced.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-44296 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 210137 (Fedora 39 : webkitgtk (2024-0f8a88da75)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (210137) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3291). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

Apple macOS

Productinfo

Type

Smartwatch Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

watchOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.4
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CNA Base Score: 5.4
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ADP CISA Base Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Protection mechanism
CWE: CWE-693
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 210137
Nessus Name: Fedora 39 : webkitgtk (2024-0f8a88da75)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/20/2024 🔍
10/28/2024 +69 days 🔍
10/28/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/07/2026 +526 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-44296 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44296
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-282136
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3291 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2024 22:21
Updated: 04/07/2026 08:52
Changes: 10/28/2024 22:21 (52), 10/30/2024 11:26 (1), 11/04/2024 12:15 (2), 11/14/2024 17:16 (20), 03/02/2025 18:07 (3), 09/01/2025 02:55 (7), 04/07/2026 08:52 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:6D1:103

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