CVE-2024-44234: Parsing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected system termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-44234 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where parsing a maliciously crafted video file may cause unexpected system termination. This issue is due to insufficient bounds checks and affects multiple Apple operating systems. Apple has addressed the vulnerability with improved bounds checks in iOS 17. 7. 1, iPadOS 17. 7. 1, and later versions of related OSes. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 5, indicating medium severity, and does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects availability by causing system crashes.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-44234) 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 has been fixed by Apple in iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, and other related OS updates. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, no privileges, and user interaction, with an impact limited to availability (system crash). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes unexpected system termination (denial of service) on affected Apple 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 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 mitigation is required beyond applying the official patches.
CVE-2024-44234: Parsing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected system termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-44234 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where parsing a maliciously crafted video file may cause unexpected system termination. This issue is due to insufficient bounds checks and affects multiple Apple operating systems. Apple has addressed the vulnerability with improved bounds checks in iOS 17. 7. 1, iPadOS 17. 7. 1, and later versions of related OSes. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 5, indicating medium severity, and does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects availability by causing system crashes.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-44234) 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 has been fixed by Apple in iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, and other related OS updates. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, no privileges, and user interaction, with an impact limited to availability (system crash). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes unexpected system termination (denial of service) on affected Apple 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 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 mitigation is required beyond applying the official patches.
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: 69ceb82ee6bfc5ba1df6ed11
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:46 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:29:01 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:57:02 PM
Views: 24
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