CVE-2025-24106
macOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-24106 is a vulnerability in the Audio component of macOS operating systems that was disclosed on January 27, 2025. The vulnerability affects macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.3. When parsing a file, this vulnerability may lead to an unexpected app termination. The issue was discovered by Wang Yu of Cyberserval (Apple Security).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the Audio component of macOS systems and is related to file parsing functionality. The issue was addressed by Apple with improved checks in the affected systems. While specific technical details about the vulnerability are limited, it appears to be a file parsing vulnerability that could cause application crashes (Apple Security).

Impact

The primary impact of this vulnerability is that parsing a maliciously crafted file may lead to an unexpected application termination, potentially causing denial of service conditions in affected systems (Apple Security).

Mitigation and workarounds

Apple has addressed this vulnerability by releasing security updates for affected operating systems. Users should update to macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, or macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, depending on their system version. The fix includes improved checks in the Audio component to prevent unexpected application termination (Apple Security).

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