CVE-2025-24159

Description

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, visionOS 2.3, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
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Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple visionOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple iPadOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122069 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122073 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122072 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122067 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122071 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24159?
CVE-2025-24159 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-24159?
To fix CVE-2025-24159, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-24159 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-24159 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-24159?
CVE-2025-24159 affects Apple macOS, Apple visionOS, Apple tvOS, Apple macOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple watchOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS.
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