CVE-2025-24131: Apple iOS and iPadOS · An attacker on the local network may be able to cause a denial-of-service
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium · fixed in 18.3 : update Apple iOS and iPadOS when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 69% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 18.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Jan 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately deploy the security updates released by Apple for iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3 and 17.7.6, macOS Sequoia 15.3, Sonoma 14.7.5, Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.3, and visionOS 2.3. Beyond patching, network segmentation should be enforced to limit local network access to trusted devices only, reducing the attack surface. Implementing strong Wi-Fi security protocols (WPA3 where possible) and monitoring for unusual network traffic can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Network access control (NAC) solutions can restrict unauthorized devices from connecting to sensitive networks. Additionally, educating users about the risks of connecting to untrusted networks and encouraging the use of VPNs can mitigate exposure. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing should include checks for unpatched Apple devices to ensure compliance.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, iPadOS 17.7.6, 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 cause a denial-of-service.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/122066 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122068 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122072 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122073 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122372 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122374 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122375 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/19 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/18 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/15 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/13 (opens in a new tab)