CVE-2024-44262 is a vulnerability identified in Apple visionOS, the operating system designed for Apple's spatial computing devices. The issue arises from insufficient redaction of sensitive user information, allowing a user with low privileges (local access) to view data that should be protected. The vulnerability does not require user interaction, which increases the risk of exposure once an attacker has local access. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5 (medium severity), reflecting that the attack vector is local (AV:L), requires low privileges (PR:L), and does not require user interaction (UI:N). The impact is primarily on confidentiality (C:H), with no impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability was addressed in visionOS 2.1 by improving the redaction mechanisms to prevent unauthorized viewing of sensitive information. No known exploits have been reported in the wild, indicating that the vulnerability is not yet actively exploited. However, the potential for sensitive data leakage remains a concern, especially in environments where visionOS devices are used for business or personal data processing.

For European organizations, the primary impact is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive user information on devices running vulnerable versions of visionOS. This could lead to privacy violations, exposure of confidential business information, or leakage of personal data protected under regulations such as GDPR. The confidentiality breach could undermine trust in Apple devices within enterprise environments and complicate compliance efforts. Since the vulnerability requires local access with low privileges, the risk is higher in scenarios where devices are shared, physically accessible to multiple users, or where insider threats exist. The lack of impact on integrity and availability limits the scope to data exposure rather than system disruption. Organizations relying on visionOS for critical workflows or handling sensitive data should prioritize patching to mitigate these risks.

1. Immediately update all Apple visionOS devices to version 2.1 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. 2. Enforce strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized local access to devices. 3. Implement strong user authentication and session management to limit access to sensitive information. 4. Conduct regular audits of device configurations and access logs to detect any unauthorized access attempts. 5. Educate users about the risks of leaving devices unattended or accessible to unauthorized personnel. 6. In environments with shared devices, consider additional application-level encryption or data compartmentalization to reduce exposure. 7. Monitor Apple security advisories for any updates or emerging exploit reports related to this vulnerability.