Type confusion in macOS - CVE-2024-54507
Published: March 18, 2025 / Updated: August 1, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU105817
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-2024-54507
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to read system memory.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error. A local user can trigger memory corruption and read parts of kernel memory.
Affected software
macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
How to mitigate CVE-2024-54507
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 15.2 24C101
iPadOS - update to 18.2 22C152
Apple iOS - update to 18.2 22C152
iPadOS - update to 18.2 22C152
Apple iOS - update to 18.2 22C152