CVE-2025-24170 Privilege escalation in macOS
A logic issue in macOS file handling allows a local app to gain root privileges, requiring an OS update to fix.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-24170?
CVE-2025-24170 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved file 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 gain root privileges.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-24170?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24170?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-24170 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-24170 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-24170 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p4vm-6crq-4pg4.