CVE-2024-54514
CVE-2024-54514 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52612
- Affected product: Apple Ipados
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-54514?
- The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, 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.
- How severe is CVE-2024-54514?
- CVE-2024-54514 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-54514 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-54514?
- CVE-2024-54514 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-54514?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-54514 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-54514 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52612.
- When was CVE-2024-54514 published?
- CVE-2024-54514 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121840
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121842
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121843
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121844
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/11
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/5
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/7
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/9
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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