Apple watchOS Cookie state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apple watchOS. This impacts an unknown function of the component Cookie Handler. Performing a manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-44212. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS (the affected version is unknown). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the component Cookie Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

A cookie management issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. Cookies belonging to one origin may be sent to another origin.

The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-44212 since 08/20/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at 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: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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ADP CISA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/20/2024 🔍
12/12/2024 +114 days 🔍
12/12/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/07/2026 +481 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-44212 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44212
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-288033
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3291 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2024 07:47
Updated: 04/07/2026 21:38
Changes: 12/12/2024 07:47 (53), 12/14/2024 06:19 (12), 12/20/2024 20:26 (11), 02/18/2025 06:03 (3), 08/31/2025 05:22 (7), 04/07/2026 21:38 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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