Apple watchOS up to 18.1 Image use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple watchOS up to 18.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Image Handler. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-54499. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS up to 18.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-54499 since 12/03/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3692). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Apple macOS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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ADP CISA Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/03/2024 🔍
01/28/2025 +56 days 🔍
01/28/2025 +0 days 🔍
04/08/2026 +435 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-54499 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-54499
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293648
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3692 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2025 07:10
Updated: 04/08/2026 08:50
Changes: 01/28/2025 07:10 (55), 02/08/2025 14:33 (3), 03/14/2025 17:09 (12), 08/30/2025 15:10 (7), 04/08/2026 08:50 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:0CF:103

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