Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-24273 is a serious macOS memory corruption flaw. Apple says an app may be able to crash the system unexpectedly or corrupt kernel memory. The business risk is highest for Macs that have not been updated to the fixed Sequoia, Sonoma, or Ventura releases.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for macOS fleets because kernel memory corruption can affect system stability and security boundaries. Prioritize patching exposed or high-value Macs first, especially developer, administrator, and executive endpoints.
Technical view
The issue is an out-of-bounds write classified as CWE-787. Apple addressed it with improved bounds checking in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5. The source bundle does not identify the vulnerable component or provide exploit mechanics.
Likely exposure
Exposure likely exists on managed or unmanaged macOS systems below the fixed releases named by Apple. The provided affected-version data is incomplete, so exact vulnerable version ranges should be confirmed against Apple guidance and asset inventory.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not cite CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Apple states that an app may trigger system termination or kernel memory corruption. No public proof-of-concept, exploit chain, or observed exploitation evidence is included in the provided sources.
Researcher notes
Key gaps remain: Apple does not name the component, detailed affected ranges, exploit preconditions, or detection indicators in the provided bundle. Avoid assuming remote exploitation despite the CVSS vector; Apple’s description specifically says an app may trigger the issue.
Mitigation direction
- Update macOS Sequoia systems to 15.4 or later.
- Update macOS Sonoma systems to 14.7.5 or later.
- Update macOS Ventura systems to 13.7.5 or later.
- Check Apple security guidance for any revised remediation details.
- Limit execution of untrusted apps until affected Macs are patched.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS devices and compare versions against Apple fixed releases.
- Confirm patch deployment through MDM, EDR, or endpoint management records.
- Flag Macs below Sequoia 15.4, Sonoma 14.7.5, or Ventura 13.7.5.
- Review Apple advisories for any later corrections or superseding updates.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375CVE reference, apple
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Write
Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.