Apple iOS/iPadOS Cookie state issue

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5.0$5k-$25k1.12

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple iOS and iPadOS. Affected is an unknown function of the component Cookie Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to state issue. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-44212. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (unknown version). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Cookie Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-371. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

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 available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-44212 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/07/2026).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3291). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Apple macOS

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CVSSv3info

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-100-288034
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3291 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2024 07:47
Updated: 04/07/2026 22:06
Changes: 12/12/2024 07:47 (54), 12/14/2024 06:19 (12), 12/20/2024 20:26 (11), 02/18/2025 06:03 (3), 08/31/2025 08:29 (7), 04/07/2026 22:06 (11)
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Cache ID: 216:141:103

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