CVE-2024-44306: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-44306 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple macOS that could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue was addressed by improved memory handling and fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. 6. Exploitation requires local access with low privileges and no user interaction is needed. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-44306) involves a buffer overflow in macOS that could enable an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges. The flaw was mitigated by Apple through improved memory handling in macOS Sonoma 14.6. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector is local with low complexity and no user interaction required. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-120 (buffer overflow).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to execute arbitrary code at the kernel level, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in macOS Sonoma 14.6. Users and administrators should update affected systems to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, patching the endpoint is required. There are no known exploits in the wild, but timely patching is recommended due to the high severity.
CVE-2024-44306: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2024-44306 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple macOS that could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue was addressed by improved memory handling and fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. 6. Exploitation requires local access with low privileges and no user interaction is needed. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-44306) involves a buffer overflow in macOS that could enable an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges. The flaw was mitigated by Apple through improved memory handling in macOS Sonoma 14.6. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector is local with low complexity and no user interaction required. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-120 (buffer overflow).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to execute arbitrary code at the kernel level, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in macOS Sonoma 14.6. Users and administrators should update affected systems to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, patching the endpoint is required. There are no known exploits in the wild, but timely patching is recommended due to the high severity.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-20T21:45:40.799Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb82fe6bfc5ba1df6ed53
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:47 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:31:07 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:56:48 PM
Views: 44
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