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

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

Published: March 18, 2025 / Updated: March 25, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU105834
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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