CVE-2024-54520
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2024-54520 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. An app may be able to overwrite arbitrary files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121840Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121842Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-54520?
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. An app may be able to overwrite arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2024-54520?
CVE-2024-54520 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54520?
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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