CVE-2025-24242 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Q: What is CVE-2025-24242?

CVE-2025-24242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.

Q: How severe is CVE-2025-24242?

CVE-2025-24242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2025-24242?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

Vulnerability Description

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 15.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-24242?

CVE-2025-24242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.

How severe is CVE-2025-24242?

CVE-2025-24242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-24242?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.