CVE-2025-24149: Parsing a file may lead to disclosure of user information in Apple iOS and iPadOS
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, iPadOS 17.7.4, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, watchOS 11.3. Parsing a file may lead to disclosure of user information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-24149) involves an out-of-bounds read in Apple iOS and iPadOS that can occur during file parsing, potentially leading to disclosure of user information. The flaw is categorized under CWE-125 (out-of-bounds read). It has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, indicating medium severity, with an attack vector requiring local access, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The issue is fixed in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3 and 17.7.4, and corresponding updates for other Apple operating systems.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in disclosure of user information due to an out-of-bounds read during file parsing. The impact is limited to confidentiality; integrity and availability are not affected. The attack requires local access and user interaction, reducing the likelihood of remote exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3 and 17.7.4, and related updates for other Apple operating systems. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2025-24149: Parsing a file may lead to disclosure of user information in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, iPadOS 17.7.4, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, watchOS 11.3. Parsing a file may lead to disclosure of user information.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-24149) involves an out-of-bounds read in Apple iOS and iPadOS that can occur during file parsing, potentially leading to disclosure of user information. The flaw is categorized under CWE-125 (out-of-bounds read). It has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, indicating medium severity, with an attack vector requiring local access, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The issue is fixed in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3 and 17.7.4, and corresponding updates for other Apple operating systems.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in disclosure of user information due to an out-of-bounds read during file parsing. The impact is limited to confidentiality; integrity and availability are not affected. The attack requires local access and user interaction, reducing the likelihood of remote exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3 and 17.7.4, and related updates for other Apple operating systems. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-17T00:00:44.976Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6909213afe7723195e053824
Added to database: 11/03/2025, 21:40:10 UTC
Last enriched: 05/21/2026, 15:08:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 132
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