CVE-2025-24134
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an information disclosure vulnerability in macOS where applications can access user-sensitive data without proper authorization. The vulnerability affects macOS systems before Sequoia 15.3. Users running vulnerable macOS versions are at risk of having their sensitive data exposed to malicious or compromised applications.
💻 Affected Systems
- macOS
📦 What is this software?
Macos by Apple
macOS is Apple's desktop and laptop operating system powering Mac computers used by millions of professionals, developers, creative professionals, and enterprise users worldwide. Built on a Unix foundation with the Darwin kernel and modern Cocoa frameworks, macOS delivers a seamless ecosystem integr...
Learn more about Macos →⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Malicious applications could access and exfiltrate sensitive user data including personal information, credentials, or confidential documents stored on the system.
Likely Case
Compromised legitimate applications or malware could access and misuse sensitive user data stored in accessible locations.
If Mitigated
With proper application sandboxing and privacy controls, only authorized applications can access sensitive data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires a malicious or compromised application to be installed and executed on the target system. No public exploit code has been disclosed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: macOS Sequoia 15.3
Vendor Advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open System Settings 2. Click General 3. Click Software Update 4. Install macOS Sequoia 15.3 update 5. Restart the system when prompted
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Application Sandboxing Enforcement
allEnsure all applications run with appropriate sandboxing and privacy controls enabled
Application Source Verification
allOnly install applications from trusted sources like the Mac App Store or verified developers
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict application installation to only trusted sources and verified developers
- Implement strict application control policies and monitor for unauthorized application execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check macOS version by clicking Apple menu > About This Mac. If version is earlier than Sequoia 15.3, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
sw_versVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify macOS version shows Sequoia 15.3 or later in About This Mac.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual application access to sensitive data locations
- Privacy permission requests from unexpected applications
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound data transfers from applications to external servers
SIEM Query:
source="macos" AND (event="privacy_access" OR event="file_access") AND (target_path CONTAINS "sensitive" OR target_path CONTAINS "private")