Apple iOS/iPadOS Kernel Memory use after free

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7.1$5k-$25k0.11

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apple iOS and iPadOS. Affected is an unknown function of the component Kernel Memory Handler. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-44285. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (affected version not known). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Kernel Memory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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 at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-44285 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/07/2026).

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). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Apple macOS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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ADP CISA Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: 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)

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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-2024-44285 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44285
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-282193
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3291 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2024 22:51
Updated: 04/07/2026 07:04
Changes: 10/28/2024 22:51 (54), 11/22/2024 12:36 (2), 09/01/2025 00:13 (7), 04/07/2026 07:04 (22)
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Cache ID: 216:772:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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