CVE-2024-44243
Apple macOS Sequoia File System Privilege Escalation
Description
A configuration issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 12, 2024, 2:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 20, 2024, 7:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-44243 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-44243.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839 | Vendor Advisory |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2024-44243 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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seclists.org
APPLE-SA-01-27-2025-5 macOS Sonoma 14.7.3
Full Disclosure mailing list archives From: Apple Product Security via Fulldisclosure <fulldisclosure () seclists org> Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:53:27 -0800 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SH ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CVE-2025-0107 PoC Exploit Code Released for PaloAlto Flaw
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The Hacker News
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Treasury Hack Tied to Silk Typhoon
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Critical Flaws in WGS-804HPT Switches Enable RCE and Network Exploitation
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TheCyberThrone
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TheCyberThrone
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The Hacker News
New UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerability Could Allow Attackers to Load Malicious Bootkits
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The Hacker News
Hackers Hide Malware in Images to Deploy VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer
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TheCyberThrone
Ivanti fixes Critical Security Vulnerabilities in EPM
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The Hacker News
Python-Based Malware Powers RansomHub Ransomware to Exploit Network Flaws
Endpoint Security / Ransomware Cybersecurity researchers have detailed an attack that involved a threat actor utilizing a Python-based backdoor to maintain persistent access to compromised endpoints a ... Read more
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The Hacker News
Researcher Uncovers Critical Flaws in Multiple Versions of Ivanti Endpoint Manager
Vulnerability / Endpoint Security Ivanti has rolled out security updates to address several security flaws impacting Avalanche, Application Control Engine, and Endpoint Manager (EPM), including four c ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CVE-2024-50603 impacts Aviatrix with Cryptomining
CVE-2024-50603 is a critical security vulnerability identified in the Aviatrix Controller, a cloud networking platform used to manage and secure cloud infrastructure across multiple providers. This vu ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CVE-2024-44243: macOS SIP Bypass Flaw
CVE-2024-44243 is a critical vulnerability discovered in macOS that allows attackers to bypass Apple’s System Integrity Protection (SIP) by exploiting third-party kernel extensions. This vulnerability ... Read more
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Dark Reading
Apple Bug Allows Root Protections Bypass Without Physical Access
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The Hacker News
Microsoft Uncovers macOS Vulnerability CVE-2024-44243 Allowing Rootkit Installation
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Cybersecurity News
Kernel Modules and Malicious Commands: Anatomy of the sysinitd Rootkit
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Cybersecurity News
Microsoft Unveils CVE-2024-44243: A macOS System Integrity Protection Bypass Through Kernel Extensions
Microsoft Defender Research Team has revealed a macOS vulnerability—CVE-2024-44243—that allows attackers to bypass Apple’s robust System Integrity Protection (SIP). SIP, a cornerstone of macOS securit ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
Microsoft: macOS bug lets hackers install malicious kernel drivers
Apple recently addressed a macOS vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP) and install malicious kernel drivers by loading third-party kernel extensions. System I ... Read more
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seclists.org
APPLE-SA-12-11-2024-3 macOS Sequoia 15.2
Full Disclosure mailing list archives From: Apple Product Security via Fulldisclosure <fulldisclosure () seclists org> Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:36:26 -0700 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SH ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-44243 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 20, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 18, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 15.0 up to (excluding) 15.2 Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839 Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 12, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A configuration issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system. Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-44243 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-44243
weaknesses.