CVE-2024-44252: Input Validation

Published Oct 28, 2024
·
Updated

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

Other sources

Accessibility. The issue was addressed with improved authentication.

— Apple

App Support. A path handling issue was addressed with improved logic.

— Apple

AppleAVD. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.

— Apple

Calendar. A path handling issue was addressed with improved logic.

— Apple

CoreMedia Playback. This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks.

— Apple

Credit

an anonymous researcher, Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), pattern-f@@pattern_F_(Loadshine Lab), Hikerell(Loadshine Lab), Hossein Lotfi@@hosselot(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Junsung Lee(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Jex Amro, Mateusz Krzywicki@@krzywix, Hichem Maloufi, Christian Mina, Ismail Amzdak, Nimrat Khalsa, James Gill @infosec.exchange)@@jjtech, Dragon Fruit Security (Davis Dai, ORAC Luoyun, Frank Du cooperative discovery), an anonymous researcher(Dawn Security Lab of JD), Yinyi Wu@@_3ndy1(Dawn Security Lab of JD), Bing Shi(Alibaba Group), Wenchao Li(Alibaba Group), Xiaolong Bai(Alibaba Group), (Indiana University Bloomington), Luyi Xing(Indiana University Bloomington), Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), Narendra Bhati(Cyber Security at Suma Soft Pvt), Manager(Cyber Security at Suma Soft Pvt), Pune (India), Q1IQ@@q1iqF, P1umer@@p1umer, K宝@@Pwnrin, Justin Saboo, Lucas Di Tomase, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Rodolphe Brunetti@@eisw0lf, Rizki Maulana (rmrizki.my.id), Matthew Butler, Jake Derouin, Wang Yu(Cyberserval), 냥냥, Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Bistrit Dahal, Kenneth Chew, Braylon@@softwarescool, Ye Zhang@@VAR10CK(Baidu Security), Ziyi Zhou Jiao Tong University)@@Shanghai, Tianxiao Hou Jiao Tong University)@@Shanghai, Ben Roeder, Abhay Kailasia@@abhay_kailasia(Lakshmi Narain College of Technology Bhopal India), Srijan Poudel, 7feilee, Cristian Dinca (icmd.tech), Dalibor Milanovic, Richard Hyunho Im with Route Zero Security@@richeeta, Abhay Kailasia@@abhay_kailasia(C)

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
tvOS<18.1
18.1
Apple visionOS<2.1
2.1
Apple iOS and iPadOS<18.1
18.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<18.1
18.1
Apple iOS and iPadOS<17.7.1
17.7.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<17.7.1
17.7.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<17.7.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS>=18.0<18.1
iPhone OS<17.7.1
iPhone OS>=18.0<18.1
tvOS<18.1
Apple visionOS<2.1

Event History

Oct 28, 2024
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44252?

CVE-2024-44252 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow modification of protected system files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-44252?

To fix CVE-2024-44252, update your device to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, or tvOS 18.1.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2024-44252?

CVE-2024-44252 affects devices running iOS versions up to 17.7.1 and those between iOS 18.0 and 18.1.

4

Can restoring a backup cause CVE-2024-44252?

Yes, restoring a maliciously crafted backup file can trigger CVE-2024-44252, potentially leading to system file modifications.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-44252 before updating?

Currently, there are no effective workarounds for CVE-2024-44252, and updating is strongly recommended.

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