Advisory Details

March 18th, 2025

Apple macOS WindowServer Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

ZDI-25-170
ZDI-CAN-25546

CVE ID CVE-2024-54501
CVSS SCORE 3.3, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
AFFECTED VENDORS Apple
AFFECTED PRODUCTS macOS
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Apple macOS. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the WindowServer component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://support.apple.com/121839
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-10-15 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-03-18 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-03-18 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Michael DePlante (@izobashi) of Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
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