How severe is CVE-2025-24120?

CVE-2025-24120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-24120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-24120?

CVE-2025-24120 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24120?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-24120 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-24120 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-3631.

When was CVE-2025-24120 published?

CVE-2025-24120 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-24120

CVE-2025-24120 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-772.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-3631
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2025-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed by improved management of object lifetimes. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-24120?: This issue was addressed by improved management of object lifetimes. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination.
How severe is CVE-2025-24120?: CVE-2025-24120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-24120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-24120?: CVE-2025-24120 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-24120 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-24120 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-3631.
When was CVE-2025-24120 published?: CVE-2025-24120 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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