Apple macOS up to 15.0 Login Window state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apple macOS up to 15.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Login Window. The manipulation leads to state issue. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-44223. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 15.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Login Window. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-371. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An attacker with physical access to a Mac may be able to view protected content from the Login Window.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-44223 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 15.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3291). 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: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 2.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 15.1

Timelineinfo

08/20/2024 🔍
12/20/2024 +122 days 🔍
12/20/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/31/2025 +254 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-44223 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44223
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289067
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3291 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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

Entryinfo

Created: 12/20/2024 08:04
Updated: 08/31/2025 08:29
Changes: 12/20/2024 08:04 (56), 12/27/2024 21:49 (12), 08/31/2025 08:29 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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