CVE-2024-54525
Apple VisionOS/TvOS/WatchOS/MacOS/iOS/PadOS Backup File Corruption Vulnerability
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
INFO
Published Date :
March 17, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 24, 2025, 3:06 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.8
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-54525
vulnerability.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-54525.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/121843 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/121844 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/121845 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 11.2 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 18.2 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 15.2 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 18.2 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.2 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 18.2 Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121843 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121844 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121845 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-434 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files. Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/121843 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/121844 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/121845
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-54525 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-54525
weaknesses.