CVE-2024-44157: A stack buffer overflow was addressed through improved input validation

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-44157?

apple tv: upgrade to 1.5.0.152; itunes: upgrade to 12.13.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-44157 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44157 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-44157 affect?

CVE-2024-44157 affects apple tv, itunes. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-44157?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-44157 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting apple tv, itunes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787, CWE-120
Published	2024-10-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apple Inc. · Vendor: apple

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-11 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple apple tv UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.0.152

Fixed in: 1.5.0.152

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apple-tv || rpm -q apple-tv || apple-tv --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.0.152 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apple-tv

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade apple-tv

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

apple itunes UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.13.3

Fixed in: 12.13.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy itunes || rpm -q itunes || itunes --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.13.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade itunes

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade itunes

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-44157?

apple tv: upgrade to 1.5.0.152; itunes: upgrade to 12.13.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-44157 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44157 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-44157 affect?

CVE-2024-44157 affects apple tv, itunes. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2024-44157?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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