CVE-2024-44190
Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. An app may be able to read arbitrary files.
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A path handling vulnerability in macOS allows an app to read arbitrary files, fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, Sonoma 14.7, and Ventura 13.7.
Vulnerability
Details CVE-2024-44190 is a path handling issue in macOS that allows an app to read arbitrary files. The root cause is insufficient validation of file paths, which could enable an application to access files outside its sandbox or intended scope. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker would need to trick a user into running a malicious app or have an app already installed on the system. No authentication is required beyond the app's existing privileges. The vulnerability can be exploited locally to read sensitive files.
Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to disclosure of sensitive user information, such as personal documents, credentials, or other private data stored on the system. [1][2][3]
Mitigation
Apple has addressed this issue in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, and macOS Ventura 13.7. Users are urged to update their systems to these versions. [1][2][3]
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References
6- support.apple.com/en-us/121234nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/121238nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/121247nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33nvd
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/40nvd
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/41nvd
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