Apple macOS Keyboard Input permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apple macOS. This impacts an unknown function of the component Keyboard Input Handler. This manipulation causes permission. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-44123. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple macOS (the affected version is unknown) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Keyboard Input Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-275. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to access keyboard input and location information without user consent.

The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-44123 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.3

VulDB Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Temp Score: 2.2
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NVD Base Score: 2.3
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CNA Base Score: 2.3
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ADP CISA Base Score: 2.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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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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Timelineinfo

08/20/2024 🔍
10/28/2024 +69 days 🔍
10/28/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/06/2026 +525 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-44123 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44123
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-282181
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2024 22:50
Updated: 04/06/2026 21:51
Changes: 10/28/2024 22:50 (55), 12/06/2024 20:34 (20), 04/06/2026 21:51 (10)
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Cache ID: 216:827:103

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