CVE-2025-24170

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/10
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/9

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-03-31 23:15

Updated : 2026-06-17 08:58

NVD link : CVE-2025-24170

Mitre link : CVE-2025-24170

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-24170

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

CWE-276

Incorrect Default Permissions

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