CVE-2024-44220

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Dec 12, 2024
Updated: Dec 18, 2024
CWE ID 434

Summary

CVE-2024-44220 is a recently identified vulnerability affecting macOS. The issue stems from inadequate memory handling during the parsing of video files. Exploitation of this weakness could potentially result in unexpected system termination. Apple has released patches for macOS Sequoia 15.2 and macOS Sonoma 14.7.2 to mitigate this risk. By improving memory handling, Apple addresses this security concern and safeguards users from potential system crashes caused by maliciously crafted video files.

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