Out-of-bounds image processing denial-of-service in Apple platforms
CVE-2024-44176 is an out-of-bounds access vulnerability in Apple software that is triggered when processing an image. Apple states the issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. The available advisory text indicates that malformed or maliciously crafted image input can cause out-of-bounds memory access during image handling, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. Apple lists fixes for this issue in macOS Ventura 13.7, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Sequoia 15, iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and watchOS 11.
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An out-of-bounds access in image processing leading to denial-of-service; addressed with improved bounds checking.
Out-of-bounds access in image processing leading to denial-of-service.
An out-of-bounds access in image processing that can cause denial-of-service on Apple TV.
A macOS privilege-escalation issue where an app may gain root privileges; addressed with improved checks.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.