Sandbox Escape Vulnerability in Apple Operating Systems
CVE-2024-54468

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
TV OS
Mac OS
Watch OS
iPad OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2025

Summary

A vulnerability exists that may allow an application to escape its designated sandbox, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources. This issue has been addressed through enhanced verification processes within the affected Apple operating systems, including macOS, iOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Users are encouraged to update to the latest versions to mitigate the risk.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 18.2

iPadOS < 17.7

macOS < 15.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121844
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121842

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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