Apple watchOS sandbox

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple watchOS. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes sandbox. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-54468. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple watchOS (version now known). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sandbox vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-265. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-54468 since 12/03/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1611 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3692). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Apple macOS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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ADP CISA Base Score: 8.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sandbox
CWE: CWE-265 / CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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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-2024-54468 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-54468
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293761
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3692 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2025 07:28
Updated: 04/08/2026 07:39
Changes: 01/28/2025 07:28 (53), 03/14/2025 23:34 (12), 08/29/2025 21:57 (7), 04/08/2026 07:39 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:96C:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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