December 11, 2024 at 01:33PM
On December 11, 2024, Apple is releasing updates for macOS Ventura 13.7.2, addressing various vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-54477, CVE-2024-54527, etc.) that could allow apps to access sensitive data or execute arbitrary code. Improved checks and validations were implemented for better security measures.
### Meeting Takeaways
#### Release Details:
– **Apple ID**: 121842
– **Release Date**: December 11, 2024
– **Affected Product**: macOS Ventura 13.7.2
#### Security Vulnerabilities:
A series of vulnerabilities have been identified in macOS Ventura, all of which have been addressed with various improvements. Below are the key details:
1. **CVE-2024-54477 and CVE-2024-54527**
– **Description**: Improved checks implemented.
– **Impact**: Apps may access sensitive user data.
2. **CVE-2024-54526**
– **Description**: Improved checks implemented.
– **Impact**: Malicious apps may access private information.
3. **CVE-2024-54529**
– **Description**: Addressed a logic issue with improved checks.
– **Impact**: Apps may execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
4. **CVE-2024-44300**
– **Description**: Improved file handling.
– **Impact**: Apps may access protected user data.
5. **CVE-2024-54466**
– **Description**: Addressed an authorization issue with improved state management.
– **Impact**: An encrypted volume may be accessed by a different user without password prompt.
6. **CVE-2024-54489**
– **Description**: Improved validation of path handling.
– **Impact**: A mount command may execute arbitrary code unexpectedly.
7. **CVE-2024-54486**
– **Description**: Improved checks implemented.
– **Impact**: Processing a maliciously crafted font may leak process memory.
8. **CVE-2024-54500 and CVE-2024-54494**
– **Description**: Addressed a race condition with additional validation.
– **Impact**: An attacker may create a writable read-only memory mapping.
9. **CVE-2024-54510**
– **Description**: Addressed a race condition with improved locking.
– **Impact**: An app may leak sensitive kernel state.
10. **CVE-2024-44201**
– **Description**: Improved memory handling.
– **Impact**: A malicious crafted file may cause a denial-of-service.
11. **CVE-2024-45490 and CVE-2024-54514**
– **Description**: Improved checks implemented.
– **Impact**: Apps may break out of their sandbox.
12. **CVE-2024-44225**
– **Description**: Improved checks improving logic.
– **Impact**: Apps may gain elevated privileges.
13. **CVE-2024-54474 and CVE-2024-54476**
– **Description**: Improved checks implemented.
– **Impact**: Apps may access user-sensitive data.
14. **CVE-2024-54501**
– **Description**: Improved checks implemented.
– **Impact**: Processing malicious files may cause denial of service.
15. **CVE-2024-44248 and CVE-2024-54528**
– **Description**: Improved restrictions on a logic issue.
– **Impact**: Apps may overwrite arbitrary files.
16. **CVE-2024-54498**
– **Description**: Improved validation for path handling.
– **Impact**: Apps may break out of their sandbox.
17. **CVE-2024-44291**
– **Description**: Improved file handling mechanisms.
– **Impact**: Malicious apps may gain root privileges.
18. **CVE-2024-44224**
– **Description**: Additional restrictions on permissions implemented.
– **Impact**: Malicious apps may gain root privileges.
### Summary of Impact:
The vulnerabilities primarily allow unauthorized access to sensitive data, potential execution of arbitrary code, denial-of-service, and exploitation of user permissions, underscoring the importance of the upcoming update.
### Action Item:
Ensure that the update for macOS Ventura is communicated to all users, emphasizing the importance of maintaining security by installing the latest patches.