CVE-2025-24156: Integer Overflow

Published Jan 27, 2025
·
Updated

AirPlay. A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

AirPlay. A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks.

— Apple

AirPlay. An input validation issue was addressed.

— Apple

AirPlay. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

— Apple

An integer overflow was addressed through improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An app may be able to elevate privileges.

— MITRE

AppKit. The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks.

— Apple

Credit

Uri Katz (Oligo Security), Mickey Jin@@patch1t, D4m0n, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Bohdan Stasiuk@@Bohdan_Stasiuk, Minghao Lin@@Y1nKoc(Zhejiang University), babywu(Zhejiang University), (Zhejiang University), Xingwei Lin(Zhejiang University), Wang Yu(Cyberserval), Google Threat Analysis Group, Desmond(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Pwn2car & Rotiple (HyeongSeok Jang)(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), CVE-2025-24085, Song Hyun Bae@@bshyuunn, Lee Dong Ha (Who4mI), Matej Moravec@@MacejkoMoravec, Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e), Joshua Jones, DongJun Kim@@smlijun, JongSeong Kim in Enki WhiteHat@@nevul37, Mateusz Krzywicki@@krzywix, Joseph Ravichandran@@0xjprx(MIT CSAIL), an anonymous researcher, pattern-f@@pattern_F_, Michael (Biscuit) Thomas @social.lol)@@biscuit, Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), 风(binary_fmyy), Minghao Lin@(Y1nKoc), Pedro Tôrres@@t0rr3sp3dr0, Josh Parnham@@joshparnham, 神罚@@Pwnrin, @@RenwaX23, Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat, Hossein Lotfi@@hosselot(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Junsung Lee, Rodolphe BRUNETTI@@eisw0lf(Lupus Nova), Yann GASCUEL(Alter Solutions), Adam M., Q1IQ@@q1iqF(NUS CuriOSity), P1umer@@p1umer(Imperial Global Singapore), linjy(HKUS3Lab), chluo(WHUSecLab), Johan Carlsson (joaxcar), PixiePoint Security, Pwn2car & Rotiple(HyeongSeok Jang)(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Minghao Lin@@Y1nKoc, Anonymous(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit, Eric Dorphy(Twin Cities App Dev LLC), jioundai(360 Vulnerability Research Institute), chen fengjiao(HBC), CertiK SkyFall Team, Jonathan Bar Or@@yo_yo_yo_jbo(Microsoft)

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
apple macOS Ventura<13.7.3
apple macOS Sequoia<15.3
apple macOS Sonoma<14.7.3
Apple macOS<13.7.3
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.7.3
Apple macOS>=15.0<15.3
apple macOS Ventura<13.7.3
13.7.3
apple macOS Sequoia<15.3
15.3
apple macOS Sonoma<14.7.3
14.7.3

Event History

Jan 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24156?

CVE-2025-24156 has been identified with a severity rating that indicates potential risks associated with null pointer dereference and input validation issues in AirPlay.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-24156?

To fix CVE-2025-24156, upgrade to the latest version of macOS that addresses the vulnerabilities, such as macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, or macOS Sequoia 15.3.

3

What types of issues are addressed in CVE-2025-24156?

CVE-2025-24156 addresses several issues, including null pointer dereference, type confusion, input validation errors, and integer overflow.

4

Which macOS versions are affected by CVE-2025-24156?

CVE-2025-24156 affects macOS Ventura versions up to 13.7.3, macOS Sonoma versions up to 14.7.3, and macOS Sequoia versions up to 15.3.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-24156 if not addressed?

If not addressed, CVE-2025-24156 could lead to system crashes, unauthorized access, or other security risks associated with improper memory handling.

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