CVE-2024-44185: Apple Safari · Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash
Affects Apple SafariSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 17.6 : update Apple Safari when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 17.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Oct 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Safari | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-44185, organizations and users should promptly update all affected Apple devices to the latest versions of Safari and operating systems: Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, and watchOS 10.6. Beyond patching, organizations can implement network-level protections such as web filtering to block access to known malicious sites and employ endpoint security solutions capable of detecting anomalous browser crashes. User education is important to reduce the risk of visiting suspicious or untrusted websites. For managed environments, monitoring Safari crash logs can help identify potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, limiting the use of Safari for critical automated processes or employing alternative browsers with different rendering engines may reduce exposure. Regular vulnerability scanning and asset inventory to ensure all Apple devices are updated is recommended.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/120909 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120911 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120913 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120914 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120915 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120916 (opens in a new tab)
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00019.html (opens in a new tab)