CVE-2024-54525 (GCVE-0-2024-54525)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-03-17 19:38 – Updated: 2026-04-02 18:20
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Summary
A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
Severity ?
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files
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