Apple macOS Ventura, Sequoia, and Sonoma Protected File System Modification Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in the Apple Mobile File Integrity framework across multiple macOS versions, including Ventura 13.7.3, Sequoia 15.3, and Sonoma 14.7.3. This vulnerability allows applications to modify protected areas of the file system, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or data manipulation. The issue stems from inadequate permissions checks, which have been addressed in the latest macOS updates.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an application to alter protected parts of the file system, potentially leading to unauthorized data changes or system modifications.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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