Vulnerability Description
An input validation issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122716Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122717Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122718Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/7
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/8
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/9
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-24274?
CVE-2025-24274 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An input validation issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. A malicious app may be able to gain root ...
How severe is CVE-2025-24274?
CVE-2025-24274 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-24274?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.