CVE-2025-31200

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1, watchOS 11.5. Processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file may result in code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS released before iOS 18.4.1.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Apr 17, 2025 Remediation due: May 8, 2025

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-119 Buffer Overflow

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	15.0 — 15.4.1
apple	tvos	< 18.4.1
apple	visionos	< 2.4.1
apple	ipados	< 18.4.1
apple	iphone_os	< 18.4.1
apple	watchos	< 11.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122282 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122400 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122401 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122402 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122722

Exploits

https://blog.noahhw.dev/posts/cve-2025-31200/ https://github.com/JGoyd/iOS-Attack-Chain-CVE-2025-31200-CVE-2025-31201/blob/main/Remote%20Crypto%20Attack%20Chain%20.md

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/26 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jun/14 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/10 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/0 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/4 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44161894 https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/200 https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-31200

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31200? +

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1, watchOS 11.5. Processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file may result in code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS released before iOS 18.4.1. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2025-31200? +

CVE-2025-31200 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-31200? +

CVE-2025-31200 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os, macos, tvos, visionos, watchos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-31200? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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