CVE-2024-44250
Received
Received - Intake
Sandbox Escape via Permissions Issue in macOS Sequoia
Publication date: 2026-04-02
Last updated on: 2026-04-03
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code out of its sandbox or with certain elevated privileges.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 15.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-269 | The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS Sequoia 15.1 where an application may be able to execute arbitrary code outside of its sandbox or with elevated privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an app to run arbitrary code with higher privileges or outside its sandbox, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data modification, or system compromise.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later.
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