Symlink Vulnerability in macOS Sequoia Affecting Sensitive Data Access
CVE-2025-24242

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

This security issue arises from improper handling of symbolic links in macOS Sequoia. When exploited, it may allow applications with root privileges to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data. Apple has addressed this vulnerability in version 15.4 of macOS Sequoia, enhancing the handling of symlinks to mitigate the risk. Users are encouraged to update their systems to the latest version to ensure protection against this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15.4

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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