CVE-2024-44220: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium · fixed in 15.2 : update affected systems when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 15:56 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 15.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Dec 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Apply the official patches by upgrading to macOS Sequoia 15.2 or macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, where the issue has been fixed with improved memory handling. No other mitigation is indicated.
Description
CVE-2024-44220 is a vulnerability in macOS that could cause unexpected system termination when parsing a maliciously crafted video file. The issue is related to improper memory handling. It has been fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2 and macOS Sonoma 14.7.2.