VDB-282201 · CVE-2024-44260 · Nessus 211697

Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6 System Files access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6 and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component System Files Handler. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-44260. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component System Files Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files.

The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-44260 since 08/20/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211697 (macOS 14.x < 14.7.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121570)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 13.7 or 14.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (211697) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3291). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

Apple macOS

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 211697
Nessus Name: macOS 14.x < 14.7.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121570)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 13.7/14.7

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-2024-44260 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44260
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-282201
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3291 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2024 22:54
Updated: 04/07/2026 11:18
Changes: 10/28/2024 22:54 (57), 11/22/2024 09:15 (2), 08/31/2025 17:23 (7), 04/07/2026 11:18 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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