Product:
macOS
Summary
This issue was addressed through improved state management. An attacker with root privileges may be able to delete protected system files. The issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.4.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 6 | CVE-2025-46310 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have root privileges on the affected system. Once access is gained, the attacker can manipulate the state management of the system to delete protected files, potentially leading to system instability or data loss.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 – Fixed version addressing the vulnerability.
- macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 – Fixed version addressing the vulnerability.
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, users should update their macOS to the latest versions, specifically Sequoia 15.7.4 or Sonoma 14.8.4, to ensure that the vulnerability is patched and protected against potential exploitation.