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CVE-2025-24230

Apple macOS out-of-bounds read

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.88%
  1. Published31 Mar 2025

Description

An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, iPadOS 17.7.6, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, watchOS 11.4. Playing a malicious audio file may lead to an unexpected app termination.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apple iPadOS≥ 18.0 < 18.4 · < 17.7.6
Apple iPhone OS< 18.4
Apple macOS≥ 13.0 < 13.7.5 · ≥ 14.0 < 14.7.5 · ≥ 15.0 < 15.4
Apple Tvos< 18.4
Apple Visionos< 2.4

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple iPadOS≥ 18.4
Apple iPhone OS≥ 18.4
Apple macOS≥ 13.7.5
Apple Tvos≥ 18.4
Apple Visionos≥ 2.4

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-24230 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-24230 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.88%.

How severe is CVE-2025-24230?

CVE-2025-24230 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-24230?

Affected products include Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS, Apple macOS, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24230?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple iPadOS 18.4, Apple iPhone OS 18.4, Apple macOS 13.7.5 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.