CVE-2025-24242
CVSS 3.1 Score 4.4 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Mar 31, 2025
Updated: Apr 4, 2025
CWE ID 59
Summary
CVE-2025-24242 is a vulnerability affecting macOS Sequoia that has been addressed in version 15.4. The issue involved the improper handling of symlinks, which could allow an app running with root privileges to gain unauthorized access to private information. This security flaw posed a significant risk to user data and privacy. The updated macOS version now includes improved handling of symlinks to mitigate this vulnerability.
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Affected Products
- MacOS
- MacOS Monterey
- MacOS Mojave
Affected Vendors
- Apple