CVE-2024-44241: An attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or arbitrary code execution in DCP firmware in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-44241 is a critical vulnerability in the DCP firmware of Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an attacker to cause unexpected system termination or execute arbitrary code. The issue arises from insufficient bounds checks, which have been improved in the fixed versions. This vulnerability is addressed in iOS 18. 1, iPadOS 18. 1, and macOS Sequoia 15. 1. The CVSS score is 9. 8, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication. Users running affected versions prior to the fixed releases are at risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-44241 is a vulnerability in the Device Control Processor (DCP) firmware component of Apple iOS and iPadOS. The flaw involves improper bounds checking that could be exploited by an attacker to trigger unexpected system termination or execute arbitrary code. Apple has fixed this issue by implementing improved bounds checks in iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its critical impact and ease of exploitation without privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to complete compromise of affected devices, including arbitrary code execution with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. This could result in system crashes or full device takeover. No known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 that address this vulnerability by improving bounds checks in the DCP firmware. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigations are specified.
CVE-2024-44241: An attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or arbitrary code execution in DCP firmware in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-44241 is a critical vulnerability in the DCP firmware of Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an attacker to cause unexpected system termination or execute arbitrary code. The issue arises from insufficient bounds checks, which have been improved in the fixed versions. This vulnerability is addressed in iOS 18. 1, iPadOS 18. 1, and macOS Sequoia 15. 1. The CVSS score is 9. 8, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication. Users running affected versions prior to the fixed releases are at risk.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-44241 is a vulnerability in the Device Control Processor (DCP) firmware component of Apple iOS and iPadOS. The flaw involves improper bounds checking that could be exploited by an attacker to trigger unexpected system termination or execute arbitrary code. Apple has fixed this issue by implementing improved bounds checks in iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its critical impact and ease of exploitation without privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to complete compromise of affected devices, including arbitrary code execution with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. This could result in system crashes or full device takeover. No known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 that address this vulnerability by improving bounds checks in the DCP firmware. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-20T21:45:40.785Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb82ee6bfc5ba1df6ed1b
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:46 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:29:14 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:44:35 PM
Views: 17
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