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CVE-2025-31259:
macOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2025-31259 is a security vulnerability discovered in the SoftwareUpdate component of macOS Sequoia that was fixed in version 15.5, released on May 12, 2025. The vulnerability allows a malicious application to gain elevated privileges through improper input sanitization (Apple Support, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the SoftwareUpdate component of macOS Sequoia and stems from inadequate input sanitization. The issue has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability has been classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) (NVD).
Impact
The primary impact of this vulnerability is the potential for unauthorized privilege escalation. A malicious application could gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources and sensitive data (Wiz).
Mitigation and workarounds
Apple has addressed this vulnerability in macOS Sequoia 15.5 through improved input sanitization mechanisms. Users are strongly advised to update their systems to this version to receive the security fix (Apple Support).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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