CVE-2025-24156 Integer overflow in macOS

High 8.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in macOS allows a local app to elevate privileges, requiring users to update to the latest OS versions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-24156?

CVE-2025-24156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-24156?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24156?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-24156 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-24156 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-24156 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h5px-98xh-rpjj.

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