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CVE-2024-54512

Apple iPadOS broken access control

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.42%
  1. Published27 Jan 2025

Description

The issue was addressed by removing the relevant flags. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2. A system binary could be used to fingerprint a user's Apple Account.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Apple iPadOS< 18.2
Apple iPhone OS< 18.2
Apple Watchos< 11.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple iPadOS≥ 18.2
Apple iPhone OS≥ 18.2
Apple Watchos≥ 11.2

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-54512 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-54512 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.42%.

How severe is CVE-2024-54512?

CVE-2024-54512 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-54512?

Affected products include Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54512?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple iPadOS 18.2, Apple iPhone OS 18.2, Apple Watchos 11.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.