CVE-2025-24138
📋 TL;DR
A macOS vulnerability allows malicious applications to leak sensitive user information due to improper state management. This affects users running macOS Ventura, Sequoia, and Sonoma before the patched versions. The issue requires user interaction to install or run a malicious application.
💻 Affected Systems
- macOS
📦 What is this software?
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Worst Case
Complete compromise of sensitive user data including passwords, personal information, and system credentials through a malicious application.
Likely Case
Targeted information disclosure where a malicious app steals specific user data after being installed or executed.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact if users only install trusted applications from the App Store and maintain updated systems.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user to install or run a malicious application. No public exploit code has been disclosed as of the advisory dates.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3
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 available updates 5. Restart when prompted
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Application Installation
allConfigure macOS to only allow App Store applications or identified developers
sudo spctl --master-enable
sudo spctl --enable --label "Mac App Store"
sudo spctl --enable --label "Developer ID"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement application allowlisting to prevent unauthorized applications from executing
- Educate users about risks of installing applications from untrusted sources
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check macOS version in System Settings > General > AboutCheck Version:
sw_versVerify Fix Applied:
Verify macOS version is Ventura 13.7.3, Sequoia 15.3, or Sonoma 14.7.3 or later📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual application installation events
- Processes accessing sensitive data stores
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from newly installed applications
SIEM Query:
Example SIEM/detection query if applicable