This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.
References
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| https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373 | Vendor Advisory |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8 |
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Information
Published : 2025-03-31 23:15
Updated : 2025-11-03 22:18
NVD link : CVE-2025-24242
Mitre link : CVE-2025-24242
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-24242
JSON object : View
Products Affected
apple
- macos
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
