CVE-2025-31187 (GCVE-0-2025-31187)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-03-31 22:24 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:16
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Summary
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Severity ?
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CWE
  • An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system
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Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 15.4 (custom)
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    Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 14.7 (custom)
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