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CVE-2025-24265: An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking

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Authoritative record:CVE-2025-24265· Critical 9.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 15.4 : patch macOS as a priority.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 16:06 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
Patch
Available – fixed in 15.4, 14.7.5, 13.7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 31 Mar 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade apple/macos to 15.4, 14.7.5 or 13.7.5.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Appleapple/macospkg:deb/apple/macosOther threatsAffected
  • <15.4
  • <14.7.5
  • <13.7.5
Fixed in
  • 15.4
  • 14.7.5
  • 13.7.5

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AI-suggested

Apply the official patches by upgrading to macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, or macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided.

Description

CVE-2025-24265 is a critical vulnerability involving an out-of-bounds read due to insufficient bounds checking. This flaw could allow an application to cause unexpected system termination. The issue is addressed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.5.

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