Apple macOS on Intel Web Content Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple macOS on Intel. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Web Content Handler. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-44308. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple macOS on Intel (affected version not known). This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Web Content Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.1.1, iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2, iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, visionOS 2.1.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-44308 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211691 (macOS 15.x < 15.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121753)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 11/21/2024 with a due date of 12/12/2024:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Zero-Day.cz (937) and Tenable (211691). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Nessus ID: 211691
Nessus Name: macOS 15.x < 15.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121753)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/20/2024 🔍
11/20/2024 +92 days 🔍
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04/07/2026 +503 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-44308 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44308
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-285455
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 11/20/2024 07:31
Updated: 04/07/2026 20:15
Changes: 11/20/2024 07:31 (55), 11/21/2024 23:30 (13), 11/22/2024 12:21 (12), 11/22/2024 12:36 (2), 11/23/2024 08:33 (2), 02/24/2025 03:57 (3), 10/21/2025 23:50 (11), 04/07/2026 20:15 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:F30:103

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