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7.8

macOS may let app gain higher privileges

CVE-2025-24156 · published 1 year ago
Summary

A flaw in macOS allows a specially crafted application to trick the system into granting it more rights than it should have. The problem has been corrected in the latest updates for macOS Sequoia 15.3, Sonoma 14.7.3, and Ventura 13.7.3. Apply these updates as soon as possible to keep the system secure.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple macos < 13.7.3
>= 14.0, < 14.7.3
>= 15.0, < 15.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
An integer overflow was addressed through improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An app may be able to elevate privileges.
An integer overflow was addressed through improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An app may be able to elevate privileges.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-190Integer Overflow
Timeline
Published27 Jan 2025
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-24156 · NVD
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