| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple watchOS. This impacts an unknown function of the component Kernel Memory Handler. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-44285. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS (affected version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Kernel Memory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-44285 since 08/20/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211696 (macOS 15.x < 15.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121564)), 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 (211696) 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
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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ADP CISA Base Score: 8.4
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 211696
Nessus Name: macOS 15.x < 15.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121564)
Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
08/20/2024 🔍10/28/2024 🔍
10/28/2024 🔍
04/07/2026 🔍
Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2024-44285 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44285
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-282192
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3291 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen
Entry
Created: 10/28/2024 22:51Updated: 04/07/2026 07:04
Changes: 10/28/2024 22:51 (53), 11/22/2024 11:38 (2), 09/01/2025 00:13 (7), 04/07/2026 07:04 (22)
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Cache ID: 216:DE9:103
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