CVE-2024-54499

Name: CVE-2024-54499
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-27T22:15:12.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-54499 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 18.2
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.2
Apple	Macos	< 15.2
Apple	Tvos	< 18.2
Apple	Visionos	< 2.2
Apple	Watchos	< 11.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121843Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121844Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121845Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54499?

How severe is CVE-2024-54499?

CVE-2024-54499 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54499?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-54499?

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Source: NVD / NIST