CVE-2025-24261

Summary

CVE-2025-24261 is a vulnerability that affects macOS, allowing certain applications to bypass protection and modify secure areas of the file system. The issue has been addressed through improved checks in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. This vulnerability posed a significant risk to data privacy and security. By circumventing the standard file system access controls, malicious apps could make unauthorized changes to sensitive files, potentially causing data corruption or unintended consequences. The patches released for the mentioned macOS versions mitigate this vulnerability, ensuring that the file system remains secure.

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