Apple macOS Path Handling Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, and macOS Ventura 13.7.7. This issue arises from a path handling problem that was addressed with improved validation. An application may exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a denial-of-service condition, causing an application to terminate unexpectedly or disrupt normal functionality.

Added: Jul 30, 2025, 3:56 AM
Updated: Jul 30, 2025, 3:56 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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