CVE-2024-54478

Description

An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.4, visionOS 2.2, tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
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Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple visionOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple iPadOS
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121844 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121845 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/121837 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121840 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122067 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-54478?
CVE-2024-54478 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-54478?
To fix CVE-2024-54478, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-54478 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-54478 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-54478?
CVE-2024-54478 affects Apple tvOS, Apple visionOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple iPadOS.
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