CVE-2025-24280
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a macOS sandbox escape vulnerability that allows malicious applications to bypass security restrictions and access sensitive user data. It affects macOS systems running versions prior to the patched releases. Users who install untrusted applications are at risk of data exposure.
💻 Affected Systems
- macOS
📦 What is this software?
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Worst Case
A malicious app could access all user data including documents, passwords, browser history, and other sensitive information stored on the system.
Likely Case
Malicious apps from untrusted sources could access specific user data like documents, photos, or browser data that should be protected by sandboxing.
If Mitigated
With proper app vetting and security controls, the risk is limited to potential data exposure from already-installed malicious applications.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user to install and run a malicious application. No public exploit code has been disclosed in the references.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: macOS Sequoia 15.4 or macOS Sonoma 14.7.5
Vendor Advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373
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 App Installation Sources
allConfigure macOS to only allow apps from the App Store and identified developers
sudo spctl --master-enable
sudo spctl --enable --label "Mac App Store"
sudo spctl --enable --label "Developer ID"
Enable Full Disk Access Restrictions
allReview and restrict Full Disk Access permissions for all applications
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Only install applications from trusted sources like the official App Store
- Regularly audit installed applications and remove any from untrusted sources
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check macOS version in System Settings > General > About. If version is earlier than Sequoia 15.4 or Sonoma 14.7.5, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
sw_versVerify Fix Applied:
Verify macOS version is Sequoia 15.4 or Sonoma 14.7.5 or later in System Settings > General > About.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual sandbox violation logs in Console.app
- Applications requesting excessive permissions
- Unexpected file access patterns by applications
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local vulnerability
SIEM Query:
source="macos" AND (event="sandbox_violation" OR event="entitlement_request") AND severity>=medium