CVE-2025-30444 Race condition in macOS

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A race condition in macOS allows attackers to cause system termination by mounting a maliciously crafted SMB network share.

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-2025-30444?

CVE-2025-30444 is a critical 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 race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. Mounting a maliciously crafted SMB network share may lead to system termination.

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-30444?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-30444?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-30444 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-30444 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-30444 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-24rg-x9r9-x3f6.

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