This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.

The version of Apple iOS running on the mobile device is prior to 18.1. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

The version of Apple iOS running on the mobile device is prior to 17.7.1. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

ID	Name	Product	Family	Severity
209855	Apple iOS < 18.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121563)	Nessus	Mobile Devices	critical
209847	Apple iOS < 17.7.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121567)	Nessus	Mobile Devices	high

Detections

Analytics

CVE-2024-44258

high

Tenable Plugins

critical

high