VDB-299980 · CVE-2025-24185 · GCVE-0-2025-24185

Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.2 File out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.2. Affected is an unknown function of the component File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-24185. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.2. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3. Parsing a maliciously crafted file may lead to an unexpected app termination.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-24185 since 01/17/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/22/2025).

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

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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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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: macOS 13.7/14.7/15.3

Timelineinfo

01/17/2025 🔍
03/18/2025 +60 days 🔍
03/18/2025 +0 days 🔍
03/22/2025 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-24185 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-24185
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299980
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2025 07:25
Updated: 03/22/2025 02:25
Changes: 03/18/2025 07:25 (57), 03/22/2025 02:25 (1)
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