CVE-2024-44258
HIGH | Platform: tvOS | Changelog
CVE Details
Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. 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.
CVSS 3.1 Score
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.1 (HIGH) |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
Weakness
References
- Apple Security Advisory
- NVD Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/10
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/15
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/16
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/9