Apple macOS Kernel Memory memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apple macOS. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Kernel Memory Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-44245. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS (the affected version is unknown). This affects an unknown code of the component Kernel Memory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, visionOS 2.2. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-44245 since 08/20/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k 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-2024-3692). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Apple macOS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

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

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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

CNA: apple
CVE: CVE-2024-44245 (🔍)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44245
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-288075
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3692 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2024 07:56
Updated: 04/07/2026 22:06
Changes: 12/12/2024 07:56 (55), 12/19/2024 06:12 (12), 12/20/2024 20:37 (11), 08/29/2025 14:57 (7), 04/07/2026 22:06 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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