CVE-2024-54538

Name: CVE-2024-54538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-20T01:15:06.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-54538 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial-of-service issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A denial-of-service issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.7.1
Apple	Ipados	>= 18.0, < 18.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.7.1
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 18.0, < 18.1
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.7.1
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.7.1
Apple	Tvos	< 18.1
Apple	Visionos	< 2.1
Apple	Watchos	< 11.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121565Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121568Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54538?

How severe is CVE-2024-54538?

CVE-2024-54538 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54538?

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