CVE-2024-44232: Parsing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected system termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-44232 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where parsing a maliciously crafted video file may cause unexpected system termination. The issue is due to insufficient bounds checking during video file parsing. Apple has addressed this vulnerability with improved bounds checks in iOS 17. 7. 1 and iPadOS 17. 7. 1, as well as in subsequent versions of related Apple operating systems. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-44232) affects Apple iOS and iPadOS and is caused by improper bounds checking when parsing certain video files. A maliciously crafted video file can trigger unexpected system termination (denial of service). Apple fixed the issue by improving bounds checks in iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, and other related OS versions. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, no privileges, but user interaction is needed, and the impact is on availability only.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in unexpected system termination, causing denial of service on affected devices. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can be exploited remotely via network vectors.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, and other related OS versions. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-44232: Parsing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected system termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-44232 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where parsing a maliciously crafted video file may cause unexpected system termination. The issue is due to insufficient bounds checking during video file parsing. Apple has addressed this vulnerability with improved bounds checks in iOS 17. 7. 1 and iPadOS 17. 7. 1, as well as in subsequent versions of related Apple operating systems. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-44232) affects Apple iOS and iPadOS and is caused by improper bounds checking when parsing certain video files. A maliciously crafted video file can trigger unexpected system termination (denial of service). Apple fixed the issue by improving bounds checks in iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, and other related OS versions. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, no privileges, but user interaction is needed, and the impact is on availability only.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in unexpected system termination, causing denial of service on affected devices. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can be exploited remotely via network vectors.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, and other related OS versions. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-20T21:45:40.784Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb82ee6bfc5ba1df6ecfd
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:46 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:28:44 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:59:28 PM
Views: 23
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