Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2025-31245

Vulnerability identifier: #VU108945

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-31245

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local application to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Pro Res. A local application can cause unexpected system termination.

macOS
visionOS
iPadOS
tvOS
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
iPadOS - addressed in versions 17.7.7, 18.5 22F76
tvOS - update to 18.5
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 iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iPadOS 17