Memory Handling Vulnerabilities in Apple AirPlay and CarPlay Products
CVE-2025-24132
Key Information:
- Vendor
Apple
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 30 April 2025
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What is CVE-2025-24132?
CVE-2025-24132 is a memory handling vulnerability discovered in Appleās AirPlay and CarPlay products. These technologies enable wireless streaming of audio and video content from devices to supported displays and audio systems, commonly used in various consumer electronics. The vulnerability arises from improper memory management, allowing an attacker on the local network to potentially cause an unexpected termination of applications utilizing these protocols. This could disrupt service and affect the reliability of streaming and communication applications reliant on AirPlay and CarPlay, posing risks to user experience and potentially leading to service downtime in environments that utilize these technologies for critical operations.
Potential impact of CVE-2025-24132
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Service Disruption: The vulnerability could lead to unexpected application terminations, interrupting ongoing services and affecting user accessibility to streaming content and connected device functionalities.
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Network Exploitation: Local network attackers may exploit this vulnerability to create instability in connected systems, potentially leading to broader issues of trust and reliability in network services dependent on AirPlay and CarPlay.
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Reputational Damage: Organizations that rely on Appleās streaming solutions may suffer reputational harm if users experience frequent disruptions, leading to dissatisfaction and concerns about the reliability and security of the organizationās technological infrastructure.
Affected Version(s)
AirPlay audio SDK < 2.7.1
AirPlay video SDK < 3.6.0.126
CarPlay Communication Plug-in < unspecified
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