CVE-2024-44169
CVE-2024-44169 allows a malicious app to trigger unexpected system termination due to a memory handling issue. Patches are available for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
CVE-2024-44169, a vulnerability affecting Apple devices, could allow an app to unexpectedly shut down your system. This issue stems from how the operating system handles memory. Apple has addressed this problem with improved memory handling in updates for macOS Ventura 13.7, iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, visionOS 2, watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia 15, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sonoma 14.7 and tvOS 18. While the CVSS score is 0, indicating no immediate exploitability, the SVRS score of 30 suggests a low risk. Users should still apply the updates to prevent potential system termination and maintain device stability. Addressing this vulnerability is important for preventing unexpected disruptions to user experience.
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