CVE-2024-44196Public exploit

Protected-file overwrite via fixed temporary-file symlink

Published Oct 28, 2024 · Updated Apr 2, 2026

Incorrect authorization in Apple macOS PackageKit allows local users to overwrite protected files on affected Ventura, Sonoma, and Sequoia releases. The CanonLaser_FCore.pkg installer script writes process output as root to the fixed, user-controlled /tmp/jp.co.canon.maccups_installer_ps_kill path and follows a preplaced symbolic link. A local low-privileged user must prepare the link and trigger the package; affected releases are Ventura before 13.7.1, Sonoma before 14.7.1, and Sequoia before 15.1, and the overwrite can interrupt XProtect without a full SIP bypass.

CVSS severity5.5
Medium
EPSS probability0.52%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
Hinoki checkNot available
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Summary

What happened

Incorrect authorization in Apple macOS PackageKit allows local users to overwrite protected files on affected Ventura, Sonoma, and Sequoia releases. The CanonLaser_FCore.pkg installer script writes process output as root to the fixed, user-controlled /tmp/jp.co.canon.maccups_installer_ps_kill path and follows a preplaced symbolic link. A local low-privileged user must prepare the link and trigger the package; affected releases are Ventura before 13.7.1, Sonoma before 14.7.1, and Sequoia before 15.1, and the overwrite can interrupt XProtect without a full SIP bypass.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-44196
Published
Oct 28, 2024
Updated
Apr 2, 2026
Vendor
Apple
Product
macOS
Classifications
CWE-863, T1562.001
Attack vector
local
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Oct 28, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 2, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <13.7
  2. Affected versionversion=0 <13.7.1
  3. Affected versionversion=0 <14.7
  4. Affected versionversion=0 <14.7.1
  5. Affected versionversion=0 <15.1

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorlocal
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Apple · macOSversion=0 <13.7; version=0 <13.7.1; version=0 <14.7; version=0 <14.7.1; version=0 <15.1

Published CVSS scores

7.5CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
5.5NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CVSS describes severity. EPSS estimates exploitation probability.

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorlocal
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-863Incorrect Authorization
T1562.001Impair Defenses: Disable or Modify Tools

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