CVE-2025-24243

Vulnerability

Overview CVE-2025-24243 is a memory handling issue in Apple's operating systems. The official description indicates that processing a maliciously crafted file could lead to arbitrary code execution. The root cause is improved memory handling, suggesting a memory corruption bug such as a buffer overflow or use-after-free.

Exploitation

An attacker would need to deliver a specially crafted file to the target user. The attack vector is likely local or via user interaction (e.g., opening a file). No authentication is required beyond the user's action. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.

Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected application, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS score of 7.8 (High) reflects the severity.

Mitigation

Apple has released patches in iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, iPadOS 17.7.6, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, and watchOS 11.4 [1][2][3][4]. Users should update to the latest versions.