CVE-2024-54529: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code out of its sandbox or with certain elevated privileges in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-54529 is a type confusion vulnerability in the CoreAudio framework's com.apple.audio.audiohald Mach service on Apple macOS. It allows an app to execute arbitrary code outside its sandbox or with elevated privileges by exploiting improper type validation in Mach message handlers. The flaw arises from assuming an object is of a specific type without proper verification, leading to a crash and potential control flow hijacking. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.8 and requires user interaction to exploit. No official patch information is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-54529 is a type confusion vulnerability in the com.apple.audio.audiohald Mach service within the CoreAudio framework used by the coreaudiod process on macOS. Several Mach message handlers fetch a HALS_Object from an Object Map based on an ID from the Mach message and operate on it assuming it is of a specific type without proper validation. This incorrect assumption leads to a crash when the code attempts a virtual call on an object pointer stored inside the HALS_Object. Exploitation involves controlling a pointer chain to hijack control flow by manipulating offsets within the HALS_Object and a fake vtable in memory. The vulnerability allows an app to execute arbitrary code outside its sandbox or with elevated privileges. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No vendor patch or mitigation details are provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow an application to execute arbitrary code outside its sandbox or with elevated privileges on macOS. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The attack requires local access and user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
CVE-2024-54529: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code out of its sandbox or with certain elevated privileges in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2024-54529 is a type confusion vulnerability in the CoreAudio framework's com.apple.audio.audiohald Mach service on Apple macOS. It allows an app to execute arbitrary code outside its sandbox or with elevated privileges by exploiting improper type validation in Mach message handlers. The flaw arises from assuming an object is of a specific type without proper verification, leading to a crash and potential control flow hijacking. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.8 and requires user interaction to exploit. No official patch information is provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-54529 is a type confusion vulnerability in the com.apple.audio.audiohald Mach service within the CoreAudio framework used by the coreaudiod process on macOS. Several Mach message handlers fetch a HALS_Object from an Object Map based on an ID from the Mach message and operate on it assuming it is of a specific type without proper validation. This incorrect assumption leads to a crash when the code attempts a virtual call on an object pointer stored inside the HALS_Object. Exploitation involves controlling a pointer chain to hijack control flow by manipulating offsets within the HALS_Object and a fake vtable in memory. The vulnerability allows an app to execute arbitrary code outside its sandbox or with elevated privileges. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No vendor patch or mitigation details are provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow an application to execute arbitrary code outside its sandbox or with elevated privileges on macOS. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The attack requires local access and user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-03T22:50:35.505Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69092ef435043901e82cb3bd
Added to database: 11/03/2025, 22:38:44 UTC
Last enriched: 08/04/2026, 12:59:03 UTC
Last updated: 08/08/2026, 00:41:05 UTC
Views: 281
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