# CVE-2024-44231: Login Window: A person with physical access to a Mac may be able to bypass Login Window during a software update

CVE-2024-44231 is fixed in Sequoia on 1 platform by Sequoia 15.1 (version 15.1), released October 28, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-44231
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
- EPSS: 0.0045
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 28, 2024
- Vendor advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564

## Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macOS | Sequoia | 15.1 | [Sequoia 15.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/macos/sequoia-15.1.md) | Oct 28, 2024 |

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