Authorization Vulnerability in macOS by Apple
CVE-2024-54466

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-54466?

An authorization vulnerability exists in Apple macOS platforms due to improper state management, allowing unauthorized access to encrypted volumes. This flaw could permit a different user to access sensitive data without requiring the correct password. The issue has been addressed in the latest updates for macOS Sequoia 15.2, Ventura 13.7.2, and Sonoma 14.7.2, ensuring that encrypted volumes now enforce secure password prompts.

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Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15.2

macOS < 13.7

macOS < 14.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121842
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121840

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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