CVE-2024-54557
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2024-54557 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. An attacker may gain access to protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/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-2024-54557?
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. An attacker may gain access to protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2024-54557?
CVE-2024-54557 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54557?
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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