CVE-2025-24185: Parsing a maliciously crafted file may lead to an unexpected app termination in Apple macOS
CVE-2025-24185 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple macOS that could cause an application to terminate unexpectedly when parsing a maliciously crafted file. The issue was addressed by improved input validation and fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. 3, macOS Sonoma 14. 7. 3, and macOS Ventura 13. 7. 3. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5. 5. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-24185) involves an out-of-bounds write due to insufficient input validation when parsing certain files on Apple macOS. Successful exploitation may lead to unexpected application termination (denial of service). The issue affects multiple macOS versions prior to the specified patched releases. Apple has fixed the vulnerability in macOS Sequoia 15.3, Sonoma 14.7.3, and Ventura 13.7.3 by improving input validation to prevent the out-of-bounds write.
Potential Impact
The primary impact is an unexpected termination of applications processing maliciously crafted files, resulting in denial of service. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official security updates released by Apple: macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, and macOS Ventura 13.7.3 contain fixes for this vulnerability. Users should update to these versions or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2025-24185: Parsing a maliciously crafted file may lead to an unexpected app termination in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2025-24185 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple macOS that could cause an application to terminate unexpectedly when parsing a maliciously crafted file. The issue was addressed by improved input validation and fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. 3, macOS Sonoma 14. 7. 3, and macOS Ventura 13. 7. 3. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5. 5. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-24185) involves an out-of-bounds write due to insufficient input validation when parsing certain files on Apple macOS. Successful exploitation may lead to unexpected application termination (denial of service). The issue affects multiple macOS versions prior to the specified patched releases. Apple has fixed the vulnerability in macOS Sequoia 15.3, Sonoma 14.7.3, and Ventura 13.7.3 by improving input validation to prevent the out-of-bounds write.
Potential Impact
The primary impact is an unexpected termination of applications processing maliciously crafted files, resulting in denial of service. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official security updates released by Apple: macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, and macOS Ventura 13.7.3 contain fixes for this vulnerability. Users should update to these versions or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-17T00:00:44.995Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb836e6bfc5ba1df6ef50
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:54 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:39:42 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 7:23:21 PM
Views: 71
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