Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Apple Operating Systems
CVE-2025-24149

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2025

Summary

An out-of-bounds read issue affecting several Apple operating systems has been identified and resolved through improved bounds checking. This vulnerability can occur during the parsing of files, potentially leading to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive user information. Apple has addressed this vulnerability in various updates across its operating systems, including iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, ensuring users have better protection against such exploits.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 18.3

iPadOS < 17.7

macOS < 14.7

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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