CVE-2025-24154: Apple macOS buffer overflow (CVSS 9.1)

Description

An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3, visionOS 2.3. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apple iPadOS< 18.3

Apple iPhone OS< 18.3

Apple macOS≥ 14.0 < 14.7.3 · ≥ 15.0 < 15.3 · < 13.7.3

Apple Visionos< 2.3

Remediation

Fixed in

Apple iPadOS≥ 18.3

Apple iPhone OS≥ 18.3

Apple macOS≥ 14.7.3

Apple Visionos≥ 2.3

Patch & vendor advisories

References

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
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122069Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122070Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122073Release NotesVendor Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-24154 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-24154 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.17%.

How severe is CVE-2025-24154?

CVE-2025-24154 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-24154?

Affected products include Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS, Apple macOS, Apple Visionos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24154?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple iPadOS 18.3, Apple iPhone OS 18.3, Apple macOS 14.7.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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