CVE-2024-54468: An app may be able to break out of its sandbox in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-54468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may be able to break out of its sandbox. This issue has been addressed with improved checks and fixed in iOS 18. 2, iPadOS 18. 2, iPadOS 17. 7. 3, macOS Sequoia 15. 2, macOS Sonoma 14. 7. 2, macOS Ventura 13. 7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-54468 is a vulnerability affecting Apple iOS and iPadOS platforms that could allow an application to break out of its sandbox environment. The sandbox is a security mechanism that restricts app access to system resources and user data. This vulnerability was addressed by Apple through improved checks in the operating system. The fix is included in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, and corresponding updates for macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to escape its sandbox restrictions, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive system resources or user data. This could compromise confidentiality and integrity of the affected device. However, there are currently no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, and related updates for macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed as fixed by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-54468: An app may be able to break out of its sandbox in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-54468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may be able to break out of its sandbox. This issue has been addressed with improved checks and fixed in iOS 18. 2, iPadOS 18. 2, iPadOS 17. 7. 3, macOS Sequoia 15. 2, macOS Sonoma 14. 7. 2, macOS Ventura 13. 7.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-54468 is a vulnerability affecting Apple iOS and iPadOS platforms that could allow an application to break out of its sandbox environment. The sandbox is a security mechanism that restricts app access to system resources and user data. This vulnerability was addressed by Apple through improved checks in the operating system. The fix is included in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, and corresponding updates for macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to escape its sandbox restrictions, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive system resources or user data. This could compromise confidentiality and integrity of the affected device. However, there are currently no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, and related updates for macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed as fixed by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-03T22:50:35.493Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb82fe6bfc5ba1df6ed5c
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:47 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:31:39 PM
Last updated: 5/19/2026, 10:48:32 PM
Views: 36
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