CVE-2025-24154
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple operating systems that could allow an attacker to cause system crashes or corrupt kernel memory. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. Attackers could potentially exploit this to achieve kernel-level access or denial of service.
💻 Affected Systems
- macOS
- iOS
- iPadOS
- visionOS
📦 What is this software?
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Worst Case
Kernel memory corruption leading to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges, complete system compromise, or persistent malware installation.
Likely Case
System crashes, denial of service, or application instability due to memory corruption.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper patch management and security controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access or specific conditions. No public exploit code is currently available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, visionOS 2.3, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3
Vendor Advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open System Settings (macOS) or Settings (iOS/iPadOS/visionOS). 2. Navigate to General > Software Update. 3. Install the available update. 4. Restart the device when prompted.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict physical and network access to affected devices.
- Implement application allowlisting to prevent unauthorized code execution.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check current OS version against affected versions listed in the advisory.Check Version:
macOS: sw_vers -productVersion; iOS/iPadOS: Settings > General > About > Version; visionOS: Settings > General > About > VersionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify OS version is equal to or greater than the patched versions listed in the fix information.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Kernel panic logs
- System crash reports
- Unexpected system restarts
Network Indicators:
- Unusual local network activity from Apple devices
SIEM Query:
source="kernel" AND ("panic" OR "crash") AND host="apple-device*"🔗 References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122069
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122070
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122073
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/13
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/15
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/16
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/17
