CVE-2025-31200
Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption
- Published16 Apr 2025
- Added to CISA KEV17 Apr 2025
- Remediation due8 May 2025
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1, watchOS 11.5. Processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file may result in code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS released before iOS 18.4.1.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://blog.noahhw.dev/posts/cve-2025-31200/
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/26
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jun/14
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/10
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/0
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/4
- https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/200
- https://github.com/JGoyd/iOS-Attack-Chain-CVE-2025-31200-CVE-2025-31201/blob/main/Remote%20Crypto%20Attack%20Chain%20.md
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44161894
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122282
and 5 more references
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-31200 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-31200 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 17 Apr 2025.
How severe is CVE-2025-31200?
CVE-2025-31200 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 20.9% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-31200?
Affected products include Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS, Apple macOS, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos, and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31200?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple iPadOS 18.4.1, Apple iPhone OS 18.4.1, Apple macOS 15.4.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.