Authentication Flaw in Apple Products: Safari and iOS Vulnerability
CVE-2024-54542

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2024-54542?

An authentication issue has been identified that compromises state management, potentially allowing access to Private Browsing tabs without proper authentication. This vulnerability affects various Apple products, including Safari and several operating systems. Updated versions, Safari 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, iOS 18.2, and iPadOS 18.2 address the flaw, ensuring enhanced security and user protection.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 18.2

macOS < 15.2

Safari < 18.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121843
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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