CVE-2025-24282
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a library injection vulnerability in macOS that allows applications to bypass file system protections and modify restricted areas. It affects macOS systems before Sequoia 15.4. The vulnerability could enable malicious apps to tamper with system files or sensitive data.
💻 Affected Systems
- macOS
📦 What is this software?
Macos by Apple
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Learn more about Macos →⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Malicious application could modify critical system files, install persistent malware, or compromise system integrity leading to complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Malware or compromised applications could modify user data, install backdoors, or tamper with application files to enable further attacks.
If Mitigated
With proper application sandboxing and security controls, impact would be limited to the specific compromised application's context.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires user to execute a malicious application; no known public exploits at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: macOS Sequoia 15.4
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 macOS Sequoia 15.4 update 5. Restart when prompted
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Application Sandboxing Enforcement
allEnsure all applications run with appropriate sandboxing restrictions
Application Whitelisting
allRestrict application execution to trusted, signed applications only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict application control policies to prevent untrusted application execution
- Use endpoint protection solutions that can detect and block library injection attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check macOS version in System Settings > General > About. If version is earlier than 15.4, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
sw_versVerify Fix Applied:
Verify macOS version shows 15.4 or later in System Settings > General > About.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual library loading events
- File modification attempts in protected directories
- Application sandbox violation logs
Network Indicators:
- None - this is a local privilege escalation vulnerability
SIEM Query:
source="macos" AND (event_type="library_injection" OR file_path="/System/*" OR file_path="/Library/*")