macOS Sonoma 14.4 Security Update

What macOS Sonoma 14.4 Fixes

macOS Sonoma 14.4, released March 7, 2024, fixes 79 vulnerabilities in 50 parts of the system, according to Apple's security advisory.

Apple says 2 of these flaws — CVE-2024-23225, CVE-2024-23296 — may already have been exploited. That makes macOS Sonoma 14.4 an update to install now rather than at the weekend.

It has since been superseded: the newest security release for macOS Sonoma is macOS Sonoma 14.8.9, from August 6, 2026, which includes these fixes.

Grouped by us from the impact Apple gives for each fix; the impact lines below are Apple's own.

Exploited Before the Fix

Apple flags a fix as possibly exploited when it has a credible report that the flaw was used against real people before the patch. These are the reason to update today.

• Kernel Exploited

  An attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass kernel memory protections. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited.

  A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.

  CVE-2024-23225

• RTKit Exploited

  An attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass kernel memory protections. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited.

  A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.

  CVE-2024-23296

Which Devices Get macOS Sonoma 14.4

Apple lists macOS Sonoma 14.4 for: macOS Sonoma.

How to Install macOS Sonoma 14.4

On the Mac, open System Settings → General → Software Update. Macs that cannot run the newest macOS are offered the update for their own version there.

Security fixes are cumulative: any later release for the same version includes these as well, so if you are already past macOS Sonoma 14.4 there is nothing to do.

Every Fix in macOS Sonoma 14.4

The rest of Apple's advisory — every fix not already listed above, the most serious kinds first. Each entry is the part of the system affected, Apple's description of the impact and the fix, and the CVE ID.

• ColorSync

  Processing a file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution

  The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

  CVE-2024-23247

• Image Processing

  An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges

  The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

  CVE-2024-23270

• ImageIO

  Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execution

  An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

  CVE-2024-23258

• ImageIO

  Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execution

  A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

  CVE-2024-23286

• Intel Graphics Driver

  An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges

  An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation.

  CVE-2024-23234

• libxpc

  An app may be able to execute arbitrary code out of its sandbox or with certain elevated privileges

  The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

  CVE-2024-0258

• QuartzCore

  Processing malicious input may lead to code execution

  This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

  CVE-2024-23294

• WebKit

  Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution

  The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

  CVE-2024-23226 CVE-2024-27859

• Admin Framework

  An app may be able to elevate privileges

  A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-23276

• AppKit

  An unprivileged app may be able to log keystrokes in other apps including those using secure input mode

  A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

  CVE-2024-27886

• AppleMobileFileIntegrity

  An app may be able to elevate privileges

  This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

  CVE-2024-23288

• Bluetooth

  An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to inject keystrokes by spoofing a keyboard

  The issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-23277

• Disk Images

  An app may be able to break out of its sandbox

  The issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-23299

• Dock

  An app from a standard user account may be able to escalate privilege after admin user login

  A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

  CVE-2024-23244

• Kernel

  An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory

  A memory corruption vulnerability was addressed with improved locking.

  CVE-2024-23265

• libxpc

  An app may be able to break out of its sandbox

  The issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-23278

• PackageKit

  An app may be able to elevate privileges

  An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation.

  CVE-2024-23268 CVE-2024-23274

• UIKit

  An app may be able to break out of its sandbox

  This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

  CVE-2024-23246

• Accessibility

  A malicious app may be able to observe user data in log entries related to accessibility notifications

  A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

  CVE-2024-23291

• Airport

  An app may be able to read sensitive location information

  This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

  CVE-2024-23227

• AppleMobileFileIntegrity

  Entitlements and privacy permissions granted to this app may be used by a malicious app

  This issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-23233

• ExtensionKit

  An app may be able to access sensitive user data

  A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

  CVE-2024-23205

• Find My

  A malicious application may be able to access Find My data

  This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

  CVE-2024-23229

• Foundation

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-27789

• Image Capture

  An app may be able to access a user's Photos Library

  A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

  CVE-2024-23253

• Kernel

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  A race condition was addressed with additional validation.

  CVE-2024-23235

• libarchive

  A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks

  This issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-27853

• MediaRemote

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

  CVE-2024-23279

• Messages

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files.

  CVE-2024-23287

• Music

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

  CVE-2024-27809

• Notes

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

  CVE-2024-23283

• NSSpellChecker

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.

  CVE-2024-27887

• PackageKit

  An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences

  The issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-23267

• PackageKit

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2023-42853

• PackageKit

  An app may be able to access protected user data

  A race condition was addressed with additional validation.

  CVE-2024-23275

• Photos

  Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication

  An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management.

  CVE-2024-23255

• Safari Private Browsing

  Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication

  This issue was addressed through improved state management.

  CVE-2024-23273

• Sandbox

  An app may be able to leak sensitive user information

  A race condition was addressed with improved state handling.

  CVE-2024-23239

• Sandbox

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

  CVE-2024-23290

• Share Sheet

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

  CVE-2024-23231

• SharedFileList

  An app may be able to access sensitive user data

  This issue was addressed with improved file handling.

  CVE-2024-23230

• Shortcuts

  An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts

  This issue was addressed with improved data protection.

  CVE-2024-23292

• Siri

  A person with physical access to a device may be able to use Siri to access private calendar information

  A lock screen issue was addressed with improved state management.

  CVE-2024-23289

• Siri

  An attacker with physical access may be able to use Siri to access sensitive user data

  This issue was addressed through improved state management.

  CVE-2024-23293

• Spotlight

  An app may be able to leak sensitive user information

  This issue was addressed through improved state management.

  CVE-2024-23241

• System Settings

  An app may be able to access sensitive user data

  This issue was addressed with improved state management.

  CVE-2024-23281

• TCC

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  This issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent.

  CVE-2024-27792

• TV App

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  This issue was addressed by removing additional entitlements.

  CVE-2024-23260

• WebKit

  A malicious website may exfiltrate audio data cross-origin

  The issue was addressed with improved UI handling.

  CVE-2024-23254

• ColorSync

  Processing a file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents

  The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

  CVE-2024-23248 CVE-2024-23249

• file

  Processing a file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents

  This issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2022-48554

• Safari

  Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service

  The issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-23259

• WebKit

  Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service

  The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

  CVE-2024-54658

• AppleMobileFileIntegrity

  An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

  A downgrade issue affecting Intel-based Mac computers was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions.

  CVE-2024-23269

• CoreBluetooth - LE

  An app may be able to access Bluetooth-connected microphones without user permission

  An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions.

  CVE-2024-23250

• ImageIO

  Processing an image may result in disclosure of process memory

  The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

  CVE-2024-23257

• Kerberos v5 PAM module

  An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

  The issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-23266

• Metal

  An application may be able to read restricted memory

  A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization.

  CVE-2024-23264

• Music

  An app may be able to create symlinks to protected regions of the disk

  This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks.

  CVE-2024-23285

• OpenSSH

  Multiple issues in OpenSSH

  Multiple issues were addressed by updating to OpenSSH 9.6.

  CVE-2023-48795 CVE-2023-51384 CVE-2023-51385

• PackageKit

  An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

  A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

  CVE-2022-42816

• PackageKit

  An app may be able to overwrite arbitrary files

  A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.

  CVE-2024-23216

• PackageKit

  An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

  A permissions issue was addressed by removing vulnerable code and adding additional checks.

  CVE-2024-27888

• Sandbox

  An app may be able to edit NVRAM variables

  An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions.

  CVE-2024-23238

• Screen Capture

  An app may be able to capture a user's screen

  A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files.

  CVE-2024-23232

• Shortcuts

  Third-party shortcuts may use a legacy action from Automator to send events to apps without user consent

  This issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent.

  CVE-2024-23245

• Storage Services

  An attacker may gain access to protected parts of the file system

  A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-23272

• Synapse

  An app may be able to view Mail data

  A privacy issue was addressed by not logging contents of text fields.

  CVE-2024-23242

• Time Zone

  An attacker may be able to read information belonging to another user

  A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

  CVE-2024-23261

• WebKit

  Processing maliciously crafted web content may prevent Content Security Policy from being enforced

  A logic issue was addressed with improved validation.

  CVE-2024-23263

• WebKit

  A maliciously crafted webpage may be able to fingerprint the user

  An injection issue was addressed with improved validation.

  CVE-2024-23280

• WebKit

  Processing maliciously crafted web content may prevent Content Security Policy from being enforced

  A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

  CVE-2024-23284

macOS Sonoma Security Release History

macOS Sonoma 14.4 in context: the security releases Apple has published for macOS Sonoma, newest first, with the number of fixes each carried.

The Same Fixes Elsewhere

Apple ships most fixes to every platform that shares the code, and to older versions still under support. These releases close at least one of the same CVEs:

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