Apple macOS Sequoia Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution with Kernel Privileges

Vulnerability

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Apple macOS Sequoia, specifically in version 15.3. This issue allows an application with root privileges to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The vulnerability arises from a validation issue that was addressed with improved memory handling.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized execution of code within the kernel, potentially allowing a malicious application to gain elevated privileges or manipulate system-level operations.

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

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
2.8
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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