Summary: A security researcher has disclosed a proof of concept exploit for CVE-2024-54498, a high-severity vulnerability that allows applications to escape the macOS Sandbox. This flaw could enable malicious actors to access sensitive user data, posing significant risks to users who have not updated their systems. Apple has released updates to address this vulnerability, and users are strongly advised to upgrade to the latest macOS versions to protect against potential attacks.
Threat Actor: Malicious Actors | malicious actors
Victim: macOS Users | macOS users
Keypoints :
- Proof of concept exploit for CVE-2024-54498 allows applications to bypass macOS Sandbox restrictions.
- The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating high severity and potential for data breaches.
- Users are urged to update to the latest macOS versions to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.