CVE-2024-54469
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an information disclosure vulnerability in Apple operating systems where a local user could potentially access sensitive user information. The vulnerability affects macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS systems. Apple has addressed this with improved checks in recent updates.
💻 Affected Systems
- macOS
- iOS
- iPadOS
- visionOS
📦 What is this software?
Ipados by Apple
Macos by Apple
macOS is Apple's desktop and laptop operating system powering Mac computers used by millions of professionals, developers, creative professionals, and enterprise users worldwide. Built on a Unix foundation with the Darwin kernel and modern Cocoa frameworks, macOS delivers a seamless ecosystem integr...
Learn more about Macos →Macos by Apple
macOS is Apple's desktop and laptop operating system powering Mac computers used by millions of professionals, developers, creative professionals, and enterprise users worldwide. Built on a Unix foundation with the Darwin kernel and modern Cocoa frameworks, macOS delivers a seamless ecosystem integr...
Learn more about Macos →⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
A local attacker could access sensitive user data including potentially authentication tokens, personal information, or system configuration details.
Likely Case
A local user with standard privileges could access information they shouldn't have permission to view, potentially leading to privilege escalation or further system compromise.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and updated systems, the risk is limited to authorized users only accessing their own data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access to the system. No public exploit code has been identified at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: macOS Ventura 13.7, macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, visionOS 2, iOS 18, iPadOS 18
Vendor Advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open System Settings (macOS) or Settings (iOS/iPadOS/visionOS). 2. Navigate to General > Software Update. 3. Install the latest available update. 4. Restart the device when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Local Access
allLimit physical and remote local access to affected systems to trusted users only
Implement Least Privilege
allEnsure users only have necessary permissions and access rights
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit which users can access affected systems
- Monitor system logs for unusual access patterns or information disclosure attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the operating system version against affected versions. On macOS: System Settings > General > About. On iOS/iPadOS: Settings > General > About.Check Version:
macOS: sw_vers -productVersion; iOS/iPadOS: Settings > General > About > VersionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the system is running macOS Ventura 13.7+, macOS Sequoia 15+, macOS Sonoma 14.7+, visionOS 2+, iOS 18+, or iPadOS 18+📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns
- Processes accessing sensitive data areas
- Failed authorization attempts for sensitive operations
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local vulnerability
SIEM Query:
Search for processes accessing sensitive directories or files by non-privileged users on Apple devices