Apple watchOS Video File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple watchOS. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Video File Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-44232. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple watchOS (version now known) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Video File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. Parsing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected system termination.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-44232 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

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 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (211697) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3291). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Apple macOS

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/20/2024 🔍
11/02/2024 +74 days 🔍
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04/07/2026 +521 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-44232 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44232
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-282883
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3291 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2024 03:27
Updated: 04/07/2026 18:27
Changes: 11/02/2024 03:27 (54), 11/05/2024 10:27 (20), 11/22/2024 04:08 (2), 03/01/2025 20:22 (3), 08/31/2025 10:03 (7), 04/07/2026 18:27 (13)
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Cache ID: 216:0FC:103

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