Description
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3. An app with root privileges may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/15
Scores
CVSS v3
6.7
EPSS
0.0007
EPSS Percentile
20.5%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-120
Status
published
Products (2)
apple/macos
< 15.3
Apple/macOS
< 15.3
Published
Jan 27, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026