CVE-2024-44233: Parsing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected system termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-44233 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 and affects multiple Apple operating systems. Apple has addressed this vulnerability with improved bounds checks in iOS 17. 7. 1, iPadOS 17. 7. 1, and later versions of related Apple OSes. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 5, indicating medium severity, and does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects system availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-44233) involves a flaw in the video file parsing component of Apple iOS and iPadOS. Specifically, a maliciously crafted video file can trigger unexpected system termination due to improper bounds checking (CWE-120). The issue is resolved by Apple in iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, and other updated Apple operating systems through improved bounds validation. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, no privileges, and user interaction, with impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause affected Apple devices to unexpectedly terminate the system process handling video files, resulting in denial of service. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official patches in iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, and corresponding updates for other Apple operating systems. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-44233: Parsing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected system termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-44233 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 and affects multiple Apple operating systems. Apple has addressed this vulnerability with improved bounds checks in iOS 17. 7. 1, iPadOS 17. 7. 1, and later versions of related Apple OSes. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 5, indicating medium severity, and does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects system availability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-44233) involves a flaw in the video file parsing component of Apple iOS and iPadOS. Specifically, a maliciously crafted video file can trigger unexpected system termination due to improper bounds checking (CWE-120). The issue is resolved by Apple in iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, and other updated Apple operating systems through improved bounds validation. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, no privileges, and user interaction, with impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause affected Apple devices to unexpectedly terminate the system process handling video files, resulting in denial of service. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official patches in iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, and corresponding updates for other Apple operating systems. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigations 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: 69ceb82ee6bfc5ba1df6ed07
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:46 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:28:54 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:54:20 PM
Views: 24
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