Apple CFNetwork Use-After-Free Vulnerability Allowing App Termination

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the CFNetwork component of multiple Apple operating systems, including macOS Sequoia 15.6, iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.7.7, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause unexpected termination of an application.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to unexpected application termination.

Added: Jul 30, 2025, 1:44 AM
Updated: Jul 30, 2025, 1:44 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
0.6
exploitability
4.7
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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