#VU105834 Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2024-54525

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105834

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54525

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in MobileBackup when restoring data from a backup file. An attacker can trick the victim into restoring data from a specially crafted backup and modify protected system files.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 15.0 24A335 - 15.1.1 24B2091

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.