Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Apple macOS
CVE-2025-24099

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-24099?

A vulnerability exists in Apple macOS that allows a local attacker to elevate their privileges. This issue has been addressed with improved checks in recent updates, specifically in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.3. Users are advised to update their systems promptly to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 14.7

macOS < 15.3

macOS < 13.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122069
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122070

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-24099 : Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Apple macOS