VDB-293809 · CVE-2025-24156 · Nessus 214660

Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.2 integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. This manipulation causes integer overflow. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-24156. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An integer overflow was addressed through improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3. An app may be able to elevate privileges.

The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-24156 since 01/17/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 214660 (macOS 13.x < 13.7.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (122070)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 13.7, 14.7 or 15.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (214660). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
CNA Vector (apple): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 214660
Nessus Name: macOS 13.x < 13.7.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (122070)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: macOS 13.7/14.7/15.3

Timelineinfo

01/17/2025 🔍
01/28/2025 +11 days 🔍
01/28/2025 +0 days 🔍
01/31/2025 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-24156 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-24156
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293809
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2025 07:35
Updated: 01/31/2025 04:04
Changes: 01/28/2025 07:35 (55), 01/28/2025 19:46 (2), 01/31/2025 04:04 (21)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.