VDB-288096 · CVE-2024-44290 · WID-SEC-2024-3291

Apple iOS/iPadOS information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-44290. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (the affected version is unknown). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, watchOS 11.1. An app may be able to determine a user’s current location.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-44290 since 08/20/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/07/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3291). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

Apple macOS

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 3.3
NVD Vector: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 3.3
CNA Vector (apple): 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 3.3
ADP CISA Vector: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

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-2024-44290 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44290
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-288096
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3291 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2024 08:00
Updated: 04/07/2026 23:11
Changes: 12/12/2024 08:00 (54), 12/14/2024 06:19 (10), 12/16/2024 23:51 (10), 09/01/2025 00:13 (7), 04/07/2026 23:11 (10)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216:C94:103

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