CVE-2024-54554
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Publication date: 2025-08-29

Last updated on: 2025-09-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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Published
2025-08-29
Last Modified
2025-09-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-08-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2024-54554
EUVD
EUVD-2024-54932
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.1 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-59 The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Dock component of macOS Sequoia 15.1 and involves improper handling of symbolic links (symlinks). Because of this, an application may exploit the issue to access sensitive user data. The vulnerability was fixed by improving how symlinks are handled to prevent unauthorized access. [1]

Impact Analysis

An application exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data on macOS Sequoia 15.1, potentially compromising user privacy and security. [1]

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later, which includes the fix improving the handling of symbolic links to prevent unauthorized access. [1]

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