CVE-2024-44240

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 18.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.05%

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Affected: Apple macOS

Affected: Apple visionOS

Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple macOS

Affected: Apple tvOS

Affected: Apple watchOS

Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121568	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121565	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44240?: CVE-2024-44240 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-44240?: To fix CVE-2024-44240, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-44240 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-44240 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-44240?: CVE-2024-44240 affects Apple macOS, Apple visionOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS.

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