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Medium

Arbitrary file overwrite in Apple platforms (iOS/iPadOS/macOS/visionOS)

IdentifiersCVE-2024-44167CWE-73

CVE-2024-44167 is an Apple vulnerability in which an application may be able to overwrite arbitrary files. Apple indicates the issue was remediated by removing the vulnerable code. The fix is included in macOS Ventura 13.7, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Sequoia 15, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and visionOS 2.

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Impact

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An attacker-controlled app could overwrite arbitrary files, which can lead to denial of service (e.g., corrupting critical app/system files) and potentially enable further compromise depending on what files can be targeted and the privileges/context of the vulnerable component.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

No specific mitigations are provided in the available content beyond updating to fixed OS versions. As a general risk-reduction measure, restrict installation/execution of untrusted apps and use platform controls (MDM/app allowlisting) to limit exposure until patching is complete.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply Apple security updates that include the fix: iOS 18 / iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS Ventura 13.7, macOS Sonoma 14.7, or macOS Sequoia 15 (or later). Apple states the vulnerable code was removed.
PUBLIC EXPLOITS

Exploits

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No public exploit code observed for this vulnerability.

EXPOSURE SURFACE

Affected products & vendors

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VendorProductType
AppleIos And Ipadosoperating_system
AppleIpadosoperating_system
AppleIphone Osoperating_system
AppleMacosoperating_system
AppleVisionosoperating_system
MercurycomMac1200r Firmwareoperating_system

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