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

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2025

Summary

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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