File System Modification Vulnerability in Apple macOS and iPadOS Products
CVE-2025-24203

5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
iPad OS
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 March 2025

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified that allows applications to modify protected areas of the file system on affected Apple products. This issue has been rectified through enhanced validation mechanisms, with security improvements rolled out in versions such as macOS Ventura 13.7.5, iPadOS 17.7.6, macOS Sequoia 15.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. Users are encouraged to update their devices to ensure their systems are secure.

Affected Version(s)

iPadOS < 17.7

macOS < 15.4

macOS < 14.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122372
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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