CVE-2024-54529
Description
A logic issue in macOS allows an app to break out of its sandbox and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
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A logic issue in macOS allows an app to break out of its sandbox and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Vulnerability
CVE-2024-54529 is a logic issue in macOS that could allow an app to execute arbitrary code outside its sandbox or with elevated privileges. Apple addressed the issue by improving checks in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, and macOS Ventura 13.7.2 [1][2][3].
Exploitation
The vulnerability can be exploited by a malicious app running on the system. No additional privileges are required beyond the ability to execute code within the app's sandbox. The logic error permits the app to bypass restrictions and gain higher privileges.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially gaining system-level access, installing malware, or accessing sensitive data. The CVSS score of 7.8 indicates high severity.
Mitigation
Apple has released patches in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, and macOS Ventura 13.7.2. Users are advised to update immediately. No workarounds are known.
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Affected products
4- Range: <15.2
- Range: <14.7.2
- Range: <13.7.2
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
5- support.apple.com/en-us/121839nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/121840nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/121842nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/7nvd
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/9nvd
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