CVE-2025-24151: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 15.3 : update affected systems when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 01:07 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 15.3, 14.7.3, 13.7.3
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 27 Jan 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Apply the official patches provided by Apple by updating to macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, or macOS Sonoma 14.7.3. These updates include improved memory handling that addresses the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Description
CVE-2025-24151 is a critical vulnerability in macOS that allows an application to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory due to improper memory handling. The issue has been addressed with improved memory management in macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.3.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24151 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122068 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122069 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122070 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/15 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/16 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/17 (opens in a new tab)