CVE-2024-44299: An attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or arbitrary code execution in DCP firmware in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-44299 is a high-severity 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 was addressed by Apple through improved bounds checks and is fixed in iOS 18. 1 and iPadOS 18. 1, as well as macOS Sequoia 15. 1. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8. 8, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the DCP firmware of Apple iOS and iPadOS allows an attacker to potentially cause unexpected system termination or arbitrary code execution due to insufficient bounds checking. Apple fixed the issue by implementing improved bounds checks in iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution or cause the system to terminate unexpectedly, impacting device stability and security. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, or macOS Sequoia 15.1 as these versions include improved bounds checks that address this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-44299: An attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or arbitrary code execution in DCP firmware in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-44299 is a high-severity 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 was addressed by Apple through improved bounds checks and is fixed in iOS 18. 1 and iPadOS 18. 1, as well as macOS Sequoia 15. 1. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8. 8, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the DCP firmware of Apple iOS and iPadOS allows an attacker to potentially cause unexpected system termination or arbitrary code execution due to insufficient bounds checking. Apple fixed the issue by implementing improved bounds checks in iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution or cause the system to terminate unexpectedly, impacting device stability and security. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, or macOS Sequoia 15.1 as these versions include improved bounds checks that address this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-20T21:45:40.798Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb82fe6bfc5ba1df6ed4f
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:47 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:30:55 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 2:21:23 AM
Views: 31
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