CVE-2024-44245

Kernel memory corruption via out-of-bounds write

Published Dec 11, 2024 · Updated Apr 2, 2026

An out-of-bounds write in the Kernel component of Apple operating systems allows local users to corrupt kernel memory or terminate the system. Apple has not disclosed the precise kernel routine, input, or incorrect memory operation beyond stating that memory handling was improved. Exploitation requires user interaction to run an app locally; no confidentiality impact is reported, and triggering the flaw can crash the device or compromise kernel-memory integrity.

CVSS severity7.1
High
EPSS probability0.29%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

An out-of-bounds write in the Kernel component of Apple operating systems allows local users to corrupt kernel memory or terminate the system. Apple has not disclosed the precise kernel routine, input, or incorrect memory operation beyond stating that memory handling was improved. Exploitation requires user interaction to run an app locally; no confidentiality impact is reported, and triggering the flaw can crash the device or compromise kernel-memory integrity.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-44245
Published
Dec 11, 2024
Updated
Apr 2, 2026
Vendor
Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
Classifications
CWE-787, T1204
Attack vector
local
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 11, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 2, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <18.2

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorlocal
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Apple · iOS and iPadOSversion=0 <18.2
Apple · visionOSversion=0 <2.2
Apple · macOSversion=0 <14.7.2; version=0 <15.2
Apple · iPadOSversion=0 <17.7.3

Published CVSS scores

7.1NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
7.1CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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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
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
T1204User Execution

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