CVE-2024-54534

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling

High · published December 11, 2024

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty memory handling issue is lurking in Safari and all the Apple devices that love it! This could lead to some serious memory corruption when processing malicious web content. 😱 Think of it like a chef who accidentally misreads a recipe, adding the wrong ingredient that causes a dish to spoil. This glitch can lead to a major meltdown, making everything taste terrible—or worse, making the kitchen unworkable! If exploited, this memory corruption could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on your device, potentially leading to data breaches or complete system takeover. Yikes! Imagine someone sneaking in and taking control while you're just trying to browse the web or stream your favorite show.

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who accidentally misreads a recipe, adding the wrong ingredient that causes a dish to spoil. This glitch can lead to a major meltdown, making everything taste terrible—or worse, making the kitchen unworkable! This vulnerability revolves around how Safari and Apple’s operating systems handle memory. Specifically, it allows attackers to craft malicious web content that can exploit flaws in memory management, leading to unexpected behaviors.

What to do

If exploited, this memory corruption could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on your device, potentially leading to data breaches or complete system takeover. Yikes! Imagine someone sneaking in and taking control while you're just trying to browse the web or stream your favorite show. To protect yourself, update your devices to Safari 18.2, iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, or watchOS 11.2 as soon as possible. Keeping your software up to date is crucial in staying ahead of these sneaky vulnerabilities! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices updated to maintain your security hero status! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01045 · 63.9th percentile
Published
2024-12-11T22:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 22:58Z
    The issue was addressed with improved memory handling
    cvelistv5