October 28, 2024 at 12:06PM
On October 28, 2024, an update for macOS Ventura 13.7.1 was released addressing multiple security vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-44255, CVE-2024-44270, etc.). Improvements included better validation and checks to prevent unauthorized access, data leaks, memory corruption, and file system modifications, enhancing overall system security for users.
**Meeting Takeaways: Security Updates for macOS Ventura 13.7.1**
**Release Date:** October 28, 2024
**Summary of Vulnerabilities and Improvements:**
1. **CVE-2024-44255, CVE-2024-44270**
– **Description:** Logic issues addressed with improved validation.
– **Impact:** Sandboxed processes may circumvent sandbox restrictions.
2. **CVE-2024-44280**
– **Description:** Downgrade issue on Intel-based Macs addressed with additional code-signing restrictions.
– **Impact:** Apps may modify protected parts of the file system.
3. **CVE-2024-44126**
– **Description:** Improved checks applied.
– **Impact:** Maliciously crafted files could cause heap corruption.
4. **CVE-2024-44260**
– **Description:** Vulnerable code removed.
– **Impact:** Malicious apps with root privileges may modify system files.
5. **CVE-2024-44295**
– **Description:** Additional entitlement checks implemented.
– **Impact:** Apps may modify protected areas of the file system.
6. **CVE-2024-44240, CVE-2024-44302**
– **Description:** Improved checks added.
– **Impact:** Maliciously crafted fonts may disclose process memory.
7. **CVE-2024-44213**
– **Description:** Parsing of URLs improved.
– **Impact:** Potential leakage of sensitive user information.
8. **CVE-2024-40855**
– **Description:** Enhanced checks introduced.
– **Impact:** Sandboxed apps may access sensitive user data.
9. **CVE-2024-44289, CVE-2024-44222**
– **Description:** Improved redaction for log entries.
– **Impact:** Sensitive location information may be leaked.
10. **CVE-2024-44282**
– **Description:** Out-of-bounds read addressed.
– **Impact:** Parsing files may disclose user information.
11. **CVE-2024-44265, CVE-2024-44215**
– **Description:** Improved checks applied.
– **Impact:** Processing images may disclose process memory.
12. **CVE-2024-44297, CVE-2024-44216**
– **Description:** Additional sandbox restrictions implemented.
– **Impact:** Apps may access user-sensitive data.
13. **CVE-2024-44197**
– **Description:** Improved memory handling.
– **Impact:** Potential denial-of-service by malicious apps.
14. **CVE-2024-44239**
– **Description:** Enhanced redaction for log entries.
– **Impact:** Leak of sensitive kernel state.
15. **CVE-2024-44122**
– **Description:** Improved checks for logic issues.
– **Impact:** Apps may escape sandbox restrictions.
16. **CVE-2024-44256, CVE-2024-44156, CVE-2024-44159, CVE-2024-44196, CVE-2024-44253, CVE-2024-44247, CVE-2024-44267, CVE-2024-44301, CVE-2024-44275**
– **Description:** Enhanced checks to mitigate file system modifications by malicious apps.
17. **CVE-2024-44294**
– **Description:** Path deletion vulnerability addressed.
– **Impact:** Root privilege attacks may lead to deletion of protected system files.
18. **CVE-2024-44137, CVE-2024-44254**
– **Description:** Improved redaction of sensitive user data.
– **Impact:** Potential access to sensitive user information by applications.
19. **CVE-2024-44269 & Others**
– **Description:** Multiple out-of-bounds reads and parsing issues addressed.
– **Impact:** Security improvements to prevent information disclosure.
**Action Items:**
– Ensure that users are aware of the new update available for macOS Ventura.
– Monitor the implementation of the security patches for effectiveness.
– Review any lingering vulnerabilities that may require further attention.
**Next Steps:**
– Distribute the updated security information to relevant departments.
– Follow up on the adoption and integration of these updates in future monitoring reports.