CVE-2025-24118 (GCVE-0-2025-24118)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-01-27 21:45 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:02
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Summary
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.4, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.
Severity ?
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory
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Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 14.7 (custom)
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    Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 15.3 (custom)
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    Apple iPadOS Affected: unspecified , < 17.7 (custom)
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