CVE-2024-44157: apple apple_tv Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 11-10-2024Last modified 02-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-44157 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in apple apple_tv. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 9.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.20%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-10-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A stack buffer overflow was addressed through improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Apple TV 1.5.0.152 for Windows, iTunes 12.13.3 for Windows. Parsing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected system termination.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
10%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.20% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.20%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-787Out-of-bounds WriteThe product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
- CWE-120Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.
Affected systems
Apple3 products
- apple_tv< 1.5.0 | < 1.5.0.152
- itunes< 12.13.3
- itunes for windows< 12.13.3
1 vendor · 3 products
References
2 links- support.apple.com/en-us/121328Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/121441Vendor Advisory