Logic Issue in macOS Sequoia Leading to Potential Root Privilege Escalation
CVE-2024-54515

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-54515?

A vulnerability identified in macOS Sequoia allows malicious applications to exploit a logic issue within the operating system, potentially granting them root privileges. This issue affects versions of macOS Sequoia prior to the 15.2 update, where improved restrictions have been implemented to mitigate such risks. Users are advised to update their systems to ensure protection against unauthorized access and maintain the integrity of their sensitive data. For additional information, consult Apple's support resources.

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Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15.2

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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