CVE-2024-44201 (GCVE-0-2024-44201)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-12-11 22:59 – Updated: 2026-04-02 18:25
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Summary
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. Processing a malicious crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service.
Severity ?
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • Processing a malicious crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service
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Apple iOS and iPadOS Affected: 0 , < 18.1 (custom)
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    Apple iPadOS Affected: 0 , < 17.7.3 (custom)
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    Apple macOS Affected: 0 , < 13.7.2 (custom)
Affected: 0 , < 14.7.2 (custom)
Affected: 0 , < 15.1 (custom)
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