VDB-287988 · CVE-2024-54492 · WID-SEC-2024-3692

Apple macOS up to 2.1 Network Traffic cleartext transmission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple macOS up to 2.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Network Traffic Handler. The manipulation results in cleartext transmission. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-54492. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 2.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Network Traffic Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext transmission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-319. The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed by using HTTPS when sending information over the network. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.2, visionOS 2.2. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to alter network traffic.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-54492 since 12/03/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1040.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3692). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

Apple macOS

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.9
NVD Vector: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 9.8
CNA Vector (apple): 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 9.8
ADP CISA Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext transmission
CWE: CWE-319 / CWE-310
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Timelineinfo

12/03/2024 🔍
12/12/2024 +9 days 🔍
12/12/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/08/2026 +481 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-54492 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-54492
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-287988
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3692 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2024 07:27
Updated: 04/08/2026 01:33
Changes: 12/12/2024 07:27 (56), 12/19/2024 17:03 (21), 08/30/2025 11:53 (7), 04/08/2026 01:33 (12)
Complete: 🔍
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