CVE-2025-24144 is an information disclosure vulnerability identified in Apple visionOS and several other Apple operating systems such as macOS Sequoia, macOS Sonoma, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS Ventura, iOS, and tvOS. The vulnerability arises from a flaw in the kernel code that allowed a local application to leak sensitive kernel state information. This leakage could expose confidential kernel memory details to an unprivileged app, potentially aiding attackers in further exploitation or reconnaissance. The vulnerability does not allow modification of kernel state or denial of service but compromises confidentiality. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction, such as running a malicious app. Apple addressed this issue by removing the vulnerable code in updates released across multiple OS versions, including visionOS 2.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.3. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact. No known exploits have been reported in the wild to date. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor).

For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-24144 is the potential leakage of sensitive kernel state information on Apple devices running affected OS versions. This could facilitate further targeted attacks by exposing internal kernel details to malicious local apps, potentially aiding privilege escalation or kernel exploitation attempts. Organizations relying on Apple visionOS for augmented reality or mixed reality applications, as well as those using other Apple platforms in their infrastructure, face risks to confidentiality of sensitive system information. Although the vulnerability does not directly affect system integrity or availability, the exposure of kernel state could be leveraged in multi-stage attacks. This is particularly concerning for sectors handling sensitive data such as finance, healthcare, and government agencies. The requirement for local access and user interaction limits remote exploitation but does not eliminate risk from insider threats or social engineering attacks. Failure to patch could lead to increased attack surface and potential compromise of Apple device endpoints within European enterprises.

European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Prioritize deployment of Apple’s security updates that fix CVE-2025-24144 across all affected platforms, including visionOS 2.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, and other listed OS versions. 2) Enforce strict application vetting and restrict installation of untrusted or unsigned apps on Apple devices to reduce risk of malicious local apps exploiting this vulnerability. 3) Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring unusual local app behaviors that may indicate attempts to access kernel memory. 4) Educate users on the risks of installing unverified applications and the importance of user interaction in exploitation to reduce social engineering risks. 5) Use mobile device management (MDM) tools to enforce patch compliance and restrict device configurations that could expose kernel information. 6) Conduct regular security audits of Apple device fleets to ensure all systems are running patched OS versions. 7) For organizations using visionOS in critical environments, consider additional network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of devices to untrusted users or networks.