CVE-2025-24256

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks

Critical · published March 31, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An app could snoop on your kernel memory, and that’s the kind of peeking we definitely don’t want! 🔥 Think of your kernel memory as the vault in a bank, holding the most sensitive information. If an app can access it, it’s like a thief getting hold of the vault keys, potentially compromising everything in the bank. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to disclose sensitive kernel memory, which is absolutely devastating. Imagine the consequences if crucial data, such as passwords or encryption keys, were exposed. It’s a security nightmare waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of your kernel memory as the vault in a bank, holding the most sensitive information. If an app can access it, it’s like a thief getting hold of the vault keys, potentially compromising everything in the bank. The issue arises from inadequate bounds checks that allow an application to access restricted areas of kernel memory, essentially bypassing security protocols.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to disclose sensitive kernel memory, which is absolutely devastating. Imagine the consequences if crucial data, such as passwords or encryption keys, were exposed. It’s a security nightmare waiting to happen! Patch your systems immediately to macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, or macOS Ventura 13.7.5 to close this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates and ensure that all software is running the latest versions available. You’ve got this! Stay vigilant, follow the steps, and your systems will be safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01204 · 68.0th percentile
Published
2025-03-31T22:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 MAR 22:22Z
    The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks
    cvelistv5