Symlink Vulnerability in macOS Products by Apple
CVE-2025-24278

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

A security issue has been identified in certain versions of macOS, allowing apps to potentially access protected user data due to improper validation of symbolic links. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure data handling and user privacy within the operating system. Apple has addressed this vulnerability in the latest updates for Ventura, Sequoia, and Sonoma, ensuring that enhanced validation mechanisms are in place to protect user information from unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15.4

macOS < 14.7

macOS < 13.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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