Apple macOS Software Update Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the Software Update component of Apple macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.2. This vulnerability arises from a permissions issue that was addressed by removing the vulnerable code, allowing an app to potentially cause unexpected system termination.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a denial-of-service condition, causing unexpected system termination.

Added: Nov 4, 2025, 3:09 AM
Updated: Nov 4, 2025, 3:09 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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