Product: macOS Sequoia 15.2
Summary
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling in macOS Sequoia 15.2. Parsing a maliciously crafted file may lead to an unexpected app termination. This vulnerability has been classified as medium severity due to its potential impact on application stability.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 4.3 | CVE-2024-54568 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could craft a malicious file that, when parsed by the affected application, could lead to an unexpected termination of the app. This requires the user to interact with the file, making user interaction a necessary component of the exploit.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia 15.2: The latest version of macOS that includes the fix for this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to macOS Sequoia 15.2 to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly updating software and avoiding untrusted files can also help reduce the risk of exploitation.