CVE-2025-24242 Details
Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.
A vulnerability exists in macOS Sequoia versions prior to 15.4, where an application with root privileges could potentially access sensitive user data. This issue stems from improper management of symbolic links, which could be exploited to read or manipulate private information.
Users can upgrade to macOS Sequoia 15.4 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 1, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8 | CVE | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | < 15.4 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 3, 2025 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 1, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 1, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 31, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |