CVE-2024-44258 is a vulnerability involving improper handling of symbolic links during the restoration of backup files on Apple operating systems. Exploiting this flaw by restoring a maliciously crafted backup could allow modification of protected system files. The issue is fixed in iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1, iPadOS 17.7.1, visionOS 2.1, and tvOS 18.1.