CVE-2025-24151
📋 TL;DR
This macOS kernel memory corruption vulnerability allows malicious applications to cause system crashes or corrupt kernel memory, potentially leading to denial of service or privilege escalation. It affects macOS Ventura, Sequoia, and Sonoma systems running vulnerable versions. All users of affected macOS versions are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- macOS
📦 What is this software?
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Worst Case
Kernel memory corruption could lead to privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially gaining full system control.
Likely Case
Malicious applications causing system crashes or denial of service through unexpected system termination.
If Mitigated
With proper application sandboxing and security controls, impact is limited to denial of service from untrusted applications.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local application execution. No public proof-of-concept available at this time.
🛠️ 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 > General > Software Update. 2. Install available updates. 3. Restart when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Application Restriction
allRestrict installation and execution of untrusted applications using macOS security features
sudo spctl --master-enable
sudo spctl --enable
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict application control policies to prevent execution of untrusted applications
- Use macOS Gatekeeper and XProtect features to block known malicious applications
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check macOS version in System Settings > General > About. If version is Ventura <13.7.3, Sequoia <15.3, or Sonoma <14.7.3, system is vulnerable.Check 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:
- Kernel panic logs in /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports
- Unexpected system restarts in system.log
Network Indicators:
- No network indicators - local exploitation only
SIEM Query:
source="macos_system_logs" AND ("kernel panic" OR "unexpected shutdown" OR "system terminated")