#VU105831 Path traversal in macOS - CVE-2024-54520

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105831

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54520

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error in System Settings. A local application can overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

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?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.