Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Apple macOS and iOS Products
CVE-2025-24177

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Mac OS
iOS And iPad OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2025

Summary

This vulnerability involves a null pointer dereference that could be exploited by remote attackers, potentially leading to a denial-of-service condition. Apple has released updates to address this issue, enhancing input validation across affected platforms. Users are urged to update their macOS and iOS devices to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 18.3

macOS < 15.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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