Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Apple Devices
CVE-2025-31200
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Apple
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 16 April 2025
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What is CVE-2025-31200?
CVE-2025-31200 is a memory corruption vulnerability found in various Apple devices, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS. Apple products serve numerous functional roles in personal and professional environments, from everyday communication and entertainment to essential business applications. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to potentially execute arbitrary code by processing a specially crafted audio stream. If exploited, this could lead to significant security breaches, resulting in unauthorized access and control over affected devices.
Technical Details
The vulnerability is characterized by improper bounds checking, which leads to memory corruption when a device processes an audio stream embedded in a maliciously crafted media file. Apple has addressed this issue with security updates in the latest versions of their operating systems: tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1, iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.4.1. The active exploitation of this vulnerability has been reported, particularly in highly targeted attacks against specific individuals using iOS devices.
Potential Impact of CVE-2025-31200
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Unauthorized Code Execution: The primary risk posed by this vulnerability is the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices, which could lead to further exploitation and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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Targeted Attacks: The sophistication of the exploitation techniques observed suggests that this vulnerability could be a vector for highly targeted attacks, where attackers tailor their methods to compromise specific individuals, possibly leading to intelligence gathering or espionage.
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Compromise of Device Integrity: Successful exploitation may not only allow for unauthorized access but could also result in the loss of data integrity and the introduction of additional malware, exacerbating the security posture of the affected devices and networks.
CISA Reported
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Version(s)
iOS iOS and iPadOS < 18.4
macOS < 15.4
tvOS < 18.4
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News Articles
CISA (.gov)CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog | CISA
CISA has added three new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation
17 hours ago
2-SpywareApple fixes two critical flaws in CoreAudio and RPAC in emergency patch
The attacks were aimed at 'specific targeted individuals,' according to Apple. On April 16, 2025, Apple issued out-of-band security updates to repair two zero-day flaws
18 hours ago
Apple Zero Days Under 'Sophisticated Attack,' but Details Lacking
The technology giant said two zero-day vulnerabilities were used in attacks on iOS devices against "specific targeted individuals," which suggests spyware or nation-state threat activity.
21 hours ago
References
CVSS V3.1
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First article discovered by The Hacker News
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