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macOS 13.x < 13.7.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121842)

high Nessus Plugin ID 212422

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Synopsis

The remote host is missing a macOS update that fixes multiple vulnerabilities

Description

The remote host is running a version of macOS / Mac OS X that is 13.x prior to 13.7.2. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities:

 - A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
 (CVE-2024-54529)

 - A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
 (CVE-2024-54498)

 - The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2. Processing a malicious crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service. (CVE-2024-44201)

 - A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
 (CVE-2024-44224)

 - A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.3, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2024-44225)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the operating system's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to macOS 13.7.2 or later.

See Also

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121842

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 212422

File Name: macos_121842.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: macosx

Published: 12/11/2024

Updated: 12/27/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 8.1

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Temporal Score: 5.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-54529

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.8

Temporal Score: 7.7

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-54498

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:apple:macos:13.0, cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x:13.0

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 12/11/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/30/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2024-44201, CVE-2024-44224, CVE-2024-44225, CVE-2024-44248, CVE-2024-44291, CVE-2024-44300, CVE-2024-45490, CVE-2024-54466, CVE-2024-54474, CVE-2024-54476, CVE-2024-54477, CVE-2024-54486, CVE-2024-54489, CVE-2024-54494, CVE-2024-54498, CVE-2024-54500, CVE-2024-54501, CVE-2024-54510, CVE-2024-54514, CVE-2024-54526, CVE-2024-54527, CVE-2024-54528, CVE-2024-54529

APPLE-SA: 121842

IAVA: 2024-A-0793