CVE-2025-24256: An app may be able to disclose kernel memory in Apple macOS
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-24256 is a critical vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may disclose kernel memory because of inadequate bounds checks. The issue is classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). Apple fixed this vulnerability by improving bounds checks in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5. No known exploits are reported in the wild at the time of publication.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unprivileged application to read sensitive kernel memory, potentially exposing confidential information and compromising system integrity and availability. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with no required privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5. Users and administrators should update affected systems to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
CVE-2025-24256: An app may be able to disclose kernel memory in Apple macOS
Description
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-24256 is a critical vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may disclose kernel memory because of inadequate bounds checks. The issue is classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). Apple fixed this vulnerability by improving bounds checks in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5. No known exploits are reported in the wild at the time of publication.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unprivileged application to read sensitive kernel memory, potentially exposing confidential information and compromising system integrity and availability. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with no required privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5. Users and administrators should update affected systems to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-17T00:00:45.013Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69091e14c28fd46ded869667
Added to database: 11/03/2025, 21:26:44 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 14:32:29 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 72
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