CVE-2024-54557: An attacker may gain access to protected parts of the file system in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-54557 is a logic vulnerability in Apple macOS that could allow an attacker to gain access to protected parts of the file system. The issue was addressed by Apple through improved restrictions and is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. 2, macOS Sonoma 14. 7. 2, and macOS Ventura 13. 7. 2. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 5, indicating a network attack vector with no privileges or user interaction required and a high impact on confidentiality. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apple macOS involves a logic flaw that could permit unauthorized access to protected file system areas. Apple has resolved the issue by implementing improved access restrictions. The fix is included in macOS Sequoia 15.2, Sonoma 14.7.2, and Ventura 13.7.2. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 reflects a high-severity vulnerability exploitable remotely without privileges or user interaction, resulting in a confidentiality breach. No public exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability may gain unauthorized access to sensitive or protected parts of the macOS file system, potentially leading to exposure of confidential data. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, and macOS Ventura 13.7.2. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-54557: An attacker may gain access to protected parts of the file system in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2024-54557 is a logic vulnerability in Apple macOS that could allow an attacker to gain access to protected parts of the file system. The issue was addressed by Apple through improved restrictions and is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. 2, macOS Sonoma 14. 7. 2, and macOS Ventura 13. 7. 2. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 5, indicating a network attack vector with no privileges or user interaction required and a high impact on confidentiality. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apple macOS involves a logic flaw that could permit unauthorized access to protected file system areas. Apple has resolved the issue by implementing improved access restrictions. The fix is included in macOS Sequoia 15.2, Sonoma 14.7.2, and Ventura 13.7.2. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 reflects a high-severity vulnerability exploitable remotely without privileges or user interaction, resulting in a confidentiality breach. No public exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability may gain unauthorized access to sensitive or protected parts of the macOS file system, potentially leading to exposure of confidential data. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, and macOS Ventura 13.7.2. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-03T22:50:35.515Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb834e6bfc5ba1df6eece
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:52 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:36:33 PM
Last updated: 5/19/2026, 9:07:14 PM
Views: 52
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