macOS Vulnerability CVE-2024-44243 Allows SIP Bypass
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🔒✨ New macOS vulnerability allows SIP bypass, raising security concerns. Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a vulnerability in macOS, designated CVE-2024-44243, that enables attackers to bypass Apple’s System Integrity Protection (SIP) by loading third-party kernel extensions. This breach could facilitate the installation of rootkits and persistent malware, significantly compromising system security. Microsoft collaborated with Apple to address this issue, which was patched in security updates released on December 11, 2024. The research emphasizes the importance of monitoring specially entitled processes to detect anomalous behavior, as bypassing SIP undermines the reliability of the entire operating system. This finding highlights the critical need for proactive security measures and collaborative efforts within the cybersecurity community to mitigate emerging threats.
