CVE-2024-54507
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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2Description
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2. An attacker with user privileges may be able to read kernel memory.
Analysis
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical Context
This vulnerability is classified as Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (Type Confusion) (CWE-843), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting type confusion in the application. A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2. An attacker with user privileges may be able to read kernel memory. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.
Affected Products
Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.
Remediation
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Enforce strict type checking, use type-safe languages, validate object types before operations.
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