Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2025-31222

Vulnerability identifier: #VU108942

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-31222

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in mDNSResponder. A local user can elevate privileges.

macOS
visionOS
watchOS
tvOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

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macOS - addressed in versions 15.5 24F74, 13.7.6 22H625, 14.7.6 23H626
visionOS - update to 2.5
watchOS - update to 11.5
tvOS - update to 18.5
iPadOS - update to 18.5 22F76
Apple iOS - update to 18.5 22F76

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122716

• Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS Sequoia
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Sonoma
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Ventura
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple tvOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple visionOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 18 and iPadOS 18