CVE-2025-24157 Memory corruption in macOS
A local application can trigger a buffer overflow to corrupt kernel memory, potentially causing system crashes or arbitrary code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-24157?
CVE-2025-24157 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 31 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-24157?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24157?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-24157 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-24157 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-24157 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8q4c-gc84-4w63.