VDB-302230 · CVE-2025-24172 · GCVE-0-2025-24172

Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.3 sandbox

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.3. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to sandbox. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-24172. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.3. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sandbox vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-265. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A permissions issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. "Block All Remote Content" may not apply for all mail previews.

The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-24172 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. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/01/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1611 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 13.7, 14.7 or 15.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sandbox
CWE: CWE-265 / CWE-264
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: macOS 13.7/14.7/15.4

Timelineinfo

01/17/2025 🔍
04/01/2025 +73 days 🔍
04/01/2025 +0 days 🔍
04/01/2025 +0 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-24172 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-24172
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-302230
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 04/01/2025 04:20
Changes: 04/01/2025 04:20 (56)
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