CVE-2025-24185: Apple macOS · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 15.3 : update Apple macOS when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 15.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Mar 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
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.
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.