Vulnerability Description
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122069Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122070Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/15
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/16
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/17
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-24176?
CVE-2025-24176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileg...
How severe is CVE-2025-24176?
CVE-2025-24176 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-24176?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.