File Parsing Vulnerability in Apple Products
CVE-2025-24163

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Apple's operating systems where improperly handled file parsing can cause unexpected application terminations. This issue has been mitigated in recent updates across various platforms, including iPadOS, macOS, and iOS. Users are encouraged to update their devices to the latest versions to protect against potential disruptions.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 18.3

iPadOS < 17.7

macOS < 14.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122069
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122073
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122072

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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