CVE-2025-24126: An attacker on the local network may be able to corrupt process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
An input validation issue was addressed. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3. An attacker on the local network may be able to corrupt process memory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-24126 is an input validation vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that allows an attacker on the local network to corrupt process memory. This vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms and is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue has been fixed in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.3, and visionOS 2.3.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker on the local network to corrupt process memory, potentially leading to complete compromise of affected devices including unauthorized access, data corruption, or denial of service. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and corresponding updates for macOS, tvOS, and visionOS. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the vulnerability is fixed in these versions.
CVE-2025-24126: An attacker on the local network may be able to corrupt process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
An input validation issue was addressed. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3. An attacker on the local network may be able to corrupt process memory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-24126 is an input validation vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that allows an attacker on the local network to corrupt process memory. This vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms and is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue has been fixed in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.3, and visionOS 2.3.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker on the local network to corrupt process memory, potentially leading to complete compromise of affected devices including unauthorized access, data corruption, or denial of service. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and corresponding updates for macOS, tvOS, and visionOS. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the vulnerability is fixed in these versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-17T00:00:44.973Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69092137fe7723195e053615
Added to database: 11/03/2025, 21:40:07 UTC
Last enriched: 06/03/2026, 19:58:35 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 123
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