CVE-2024-44258

Description

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44258?: CVE-2024-44258 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-44258?: To fix CVE-2024-44258, 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-2024-44258 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-44258 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-44258?: CVE-2024-44258 affects Apple visionOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple tvOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS.

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Description

Category

CWE-59 – Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

References

Frequently Asked Questions