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CVE-2024-44258

Summary
Assigner-apple
Assigner Org ID-286789f9-fbc2-4510-9f9a-43facdede74c
Published At-28 Oct, 2024 | 21:07
Updated At-06 Nov, 2024 | 13:41
Rejected At-
Credits

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.

Vendors
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Not available
Products
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Metrics (CVSS)
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Weaknesses
Attack Patterns
Solution/Workaround
References
HyperlinkResource Type
EPSS History
Score
Latest Score
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No data available for selected date range
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N/A
No data available for selected date range
Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:apple
Assigner Org ID:286789f9-fbc2-4510-9f9a-43facdede74c
Published At:28 Oct, 2024 | 21:07
Updated At:06 Nov, 2024 | 13:41
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)

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.

Affected Products
Vendor
Apple Inc.Apple
Product
visionOS
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 2.1 (custom)
Vendor
Apple Inc.Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 17.7 (custom)
Vendor
Apple Inc.Apple
Product
tvOS
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 18.1 (custom)
Vendor
Apple Inc.Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 18.1 (custom)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
N/AN/ARestoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files
Type: N/A
CWE ID: N/A
Description: Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566
N/A
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567
N/A
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569
N/A
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563
N/A
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563
Resource: N/A
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Vendor
Apple Inc.apple
Product
visionos
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • From 0 before 2.1 (custom)
Vendor
Apple Inc.apple
Product
ipados
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • From 0 before 17.7 (custom)
  • From 18.0 before 18.1 (custom)
Vendor
Apple Inc.apple
Product
iphone_os
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:iphone:*
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • From 0 before 17.7 (custom)
  • From 18.0 before 18.1 (custom)
Vendor
Apple Inc.apple
Product
tvos
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • From 0 before 18.1 (custom)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-59CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-59
Description: CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.17.1HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.1
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:product-security@apple.com
Published At:28 Oct, 2024 | 21:15
Updated At:06 Nov, 2024 | 14:35

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.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.17.1HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Secondary3.17.1HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.1
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.1
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CPE Matches
Apple Inc.
apple
>>ipados>>Versions before 17.7.1(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>ipados>>Versions from 18.0(inclusive) to 18.1(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>iphone_os>>Versions before 17.7.1(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>iphone_os>>Versions from 18.0(inclusive) to 18.1(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>tvos>>Versions before 18.1(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>visionos>>Versions before 2.1(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-59Primarynvd@nist.gov
CWE-59Secondary134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CWE ID: CWE-59
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-59
Type: Secondary
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Evaluator Description
Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563product-security@apple.com
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566product-security@apple.com
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567product-security@apple.com
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569product-security@apple.com
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563
Source: product-security@apple.com
Resource:
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566
Source: product-security@apple.com
Resource:
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567
Source: product-security@apple.com
Resource:
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569
Source: product-security@apple.com
Resource:
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory

Change History

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Information is not available yet

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EPSS-0.18% / 40.01%
||
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KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

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CWE ID-CWE-59
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