Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Apple's macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS
CVE-2024-54522

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2024-54522?

An issue has been identified that allows an application to potentially corrupt coprocessor memory due to inadequate bounds checks. This vulnerability has been addressed in the latest versions of macOS Sequoia, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS, ensuring enhanced protection for users against potential exploitation that could disrupt device functionality.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 18.2

macOS < 15.2

tvOS < 18.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121844
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121843

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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2024-54522 : Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Apple's macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS