VDB-293844 · CVE-2024-54547 · WID-SEC-2024-3692

Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.1 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-54547. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.1. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. An app may be able to access protected user data.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-54547 since 12/03/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 13.7, 14.7 or 15.2 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: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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ADP CISA Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: macOS 13.7/14.7/15.2

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-2024-54547 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-54547
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293844
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3692 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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

Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2025 07:41
Updated: 04/08/2026 14:55
Changes: 01/28/2025 07:41 (56), 03/24/2025 22:39 (1), 08/31/2025 04:16 (7), 04/08/2026 14:55 (12)
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