Data Access Vulnerability in macOS Sequoia by Apple
CVE-2025-24204
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What is CVE-2025-24204?
CVE-2025-24204 is a data access vulnerability found in macOS Sequoia, developed by Apple. This vulnerability can potentially enable unauthorized applications to gain access to protected user data, leading to serious privacy and security concerns for organizations that rely on this operating system. If exploited, this flaw could allow malicious actors to extract sensitive information from users, impacting their confidentiality and integrity.
Technical Details
CVE-2025-24204 was resolved by implementing improved checks within the operating system. Specifically, the vulnerability involved inadequate restrictions that allowed apps to interact with and access user data that should be protected. The issue has been addressed in macOS Sequoia version 15.4, which contains the necessary fixes to mitigate this risk. The underlying technical specifics of the vulnerability relate to how the macOS system manages permissions and data accessibility across various applications.
Potential Impact of CVE-2025-24204
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Unauthorized Data Access: Organizations may face significant risks if unauthorized apps can access sensitive user data, leading to potential data breaches and exposure of confidential information.
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Privacy Violations: The vulnerability can lead to severe privacy violations, as sensitive personal information may be exposed without consent, eroding trust between users and organizations.
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Regulatory and Compliance Risks: Exposure of protected data can result in regulatory penalties and compliance issues, especially in industries that handle sensitive information and are subject to stringent data protection laws.
Affected Version(s)
macOS < 15.4
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.