CVE-2024-54501

Name: CVE-2024-54501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-12T02:15:30.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-54501 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.7.3
Apple	Ipados	>= 18.0, < 18.2
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.2
Apple	Macos	< 13.7.2
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.7.2
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.2
Apple	Tvos	< 18.2
Apple	Visionos	< 2.2
Apple	Watchos	< 11.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121838Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121840Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121842Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121843Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121844Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121845Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/10
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/12
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/6
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/7
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/9

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54501?

How severe is CVE-2024-54501?

CVE-2024-54501 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54501?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST