CVE-2024-44303
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Privilege Escalation via Filesystem Modification in macOS Sequoia

Publication date: 2026-04-02

Last updated on: 2026-04-03

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
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Published
2026-04-02
Last Modified
2026-04-03
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2024-44303
EUVD
EUVD-2024-55530
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 15.1 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later, where the issue has been fixed with improved checks to prevent malicious applications from modifying protected parts of the file system.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a security issue in macOS Sequoia where a malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system. The problem was addressed by implementing improved checks to prevent unauthorized modifications.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious application to alter protected areas of the file system, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, system instability, or compromise of system integrity.

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