Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2025-24174
Published: January 28, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU103370
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24174
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in iCloud Photo Library. A local application can bypass Privacy preferences.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2025-24174
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 15.3 24D60, 13.7.3 22H417, 14.7.3 23H417