Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2024-54471

 

Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2024-54471

Published: January 20, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU103072
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54471
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the NetAuth component. A local application can gain unauthorized access to user's credentials.


Affected software

macOS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-54471

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 13.7.1 22H221, 14.7.1 23H222, 15.1 24B83

External References

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