CVE-2024-54488

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple iPadOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839 release notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121842 release notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121838 release notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837 release notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121840 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-54488?
CVE-2024-54488 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-54488?
To fix CVE-2024-54488, 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-2024-54488 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-54488 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-2024-54488?
CVE-2024-54488 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS.
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