CVE-2025-24120
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2025-24120 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by improved management of object lifetimes. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed by improved management of object lifetimes. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122069Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122070Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-24120?
This issue was addressed by improved management of object lifetimes. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination.
How severe is CVE-2025-24120?
CVE-2025-24120 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24120?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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