Apple macOS Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple macOS. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-44225. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS (the affected version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. 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, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-44225 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3692). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Apple macOS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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ADP CISA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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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-2024-44225 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44225
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-288088
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3692 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2024 08:00
Updated: 04/07/2026 22:06
Changes: 12/12/2024 08:00 (53), 12/19/2024 04:51 (12), 12/20/2024 20:26 (11), 08/29/2025 14:57 (7), 04/07/2026 22:06 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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