This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An attacker with root privileges may be able to delete protected system files.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 3
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
14.0
|
14.8.5
|
|
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
15.0
|
15.7.5
|
|
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
26.0
|
26.4
|