macOS LaunchDaemon Privilege Escalation via com.apple.securemonitor (CVE-2025-24085)
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macOS LaunchDaemon Privilege Escalation via com.apple.securemonitor (CVE-2025-24085)

A vulnerability in macOS LaunchDaemon configuration allows local attackers to hijack a system daemon and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. This article demonstrates a proof-of-concept exploit that installs a root shell and persistent LaunchDaemon backdoor.

May 31, 2025 3 min read Kernel Exploit
#cybersecurity #persistence backdoor #privilege escalation #macos vulnerability