Apple macOS up to 15.0 Login Window state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple macOS up to 15.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Login Window. The manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-44231. An attack on the physical device is feasible. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 15.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part of the component Login Window. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. A person with physical access to a Mac may be able to bypass Login Window during a software update.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-44231 since 08/20/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit 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). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Apple macOS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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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-2024-44231 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289068
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3291 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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

Entryinfo

Created: 12/20/2024 08:05
Updated: 08/31/2025 10:02
Changes: 12/20/2024 08:05 (56), 12/20/2024 18:22 (11), 08/31/2025 10:02 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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