CVE-2025-24146: 
macOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2025-24146 is a privacy vulnerability discovered in Apple's macOS operating systems that was disclosed on January 27, 2025. The vulnerability affects macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, where deleting a conversation in Messages may expose user contact information in system logging. The vulnerability was discovered by security researcher 神罚(@Pwnrin) (Apple Support).

The vulnerability exists in the Photos Storage component of macOS and stems from improper handling of sensitive information during the message deletion process. The issue involves inadequate redaction of sensitive information, specifically contact information, in system logging when conversations are deleted in the Messages application (Apple Support, AttackerKB).

When exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized exposure of user contact information through system logs. This presents a privacy risk as sensitive contact details could potentially be accessed by applications or processes with access to system logs (Apple Support).

Apple has addressed this vulnerability by improving the redaction of sensitive information in system logging. The fix is available in macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.3. Users are advised to update their systems to these versions to protect against this vulnerability (Apple Support).