Input Validation Flaw in Apple Operating Systems
CVE-2025-24126

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Visionos
TV OS
Mac OS
Watch OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-24126?

A recent input validation issue in various Apple operating systems may allow an attacker on a local network to initiate unexpected system terminations or manipulate process memory. This vulnerability underscores the importance of strict input validation mechanisms to mitigate potentially harmful exploits.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 18.3

macOS < 15.3

tvOS < 18.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122073
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122072
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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