CVE-2025-24266

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking

Critical · published March 31, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky buffer overflow in some macOS versions could lead to system chaos! This could mean unexpected crashes, and nobody likes their device unexpectedly throwing a tantrum! Think of it like overstuffing a suitcase — if you keep cramming in more clothes than it can handle, eventually, the zipper gives out and everything spills out. In this case, the app is the suitcase, and the overflowing data can disrupt the entire system, leading to a crash. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the system unexpectedly, which might result in data loss or even expose sensitive information. It's absolutely devastating when your device suddenly decides to take a nap when you need it the most!

Put simply

Think of it like overstuffing a suitcase — if you keep cramming in more clothes than it can handle, eventually, the zipper gives out and everything spills out. In this case, the app is the suitcase, and the overflowing data can disrupt the entire system, leading to a crash. This buffer overflow vulnerability arises from inadequate bounds checking, allowing the app to write data outside of allocated memory, which can lead to unpredictable behavior and crashes.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the system unexpectedly, which might result in data loss or even expose sensitive information. It's absolutely devastating when your device suddenly decides to take a nap when you need it the most! Update your macOS today! If you're on Sequoia, Sonoma, or Ventura, make sure to upgrade to versions 15.4, 14.7.5, or 13.7.5 respectively. Keep your system secure and functioning smoothly! You've got this! Just follow these steps, and your device will be safe and sound once again. 🛡️

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
0.01057 · 64.2th percentile
Published
2025-03-31T22:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 MAR 22:23Z
    A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking
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