CVE-2025-24184 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting Apple's visionOS and several other Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, watchOS, and tvOS. The vulnerability arises from improper memory handling within the affected systems, which allows a maliciously crafted app to cause unexpected system termination, effectively leading to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects availability by crashing the system. Exploitation requires local access with low privileges (PR:L), no user interaction is needed (UI:N), and the attack vector is local (AV:L), meaning the attacker must have the ability to run an app on the device. The vulnerability is fixed in visionOS 2.3, iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3 and 17.7.4, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3, and tvOS 18.3 through improved memory handling. No known exploits are currently in the wild. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity primarily due to the impact on availability and the requirement for local privileges. This vulnerability highlights the risks associated with third-party apps on Apple platforms, especially emerging platforms like visionOS, which is Apple's operating system for spatial computing devices such as AR/VR headsets. Attackers could leverage this flaw to disrupt user experience or critical operations by causing system crashes, potentially impacting productivity and device reliability.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-24184 could be significant in environments where Apple devices, particularly those running visionOS and other affected OS versions, are used for business-critical applications. The vulnerability could lead to denial-of-service conditions, disrupting workflows, communications, or operational continuity. In sectors such as healthcare, finance, or manufacturing where Apple devices might be integrated into specialized workflows or spatial computing environments, unexpected system termination could cause operational delays or safety concerns. Although the vulnerability does not allow data theft or system takeover, repeated crashes could degrade user trust and increase support costs. Organizations deploying visionOS devices in collaborative or remote work settings may face interruptions. The requirement for local app execution limits remote exploitation but insider threats or compromised devices could be vectors. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but patching is essential to prevent future attacks. Overall, the vulnerability poses a moderate operational risk that European organizations should address promptly to maintain system stability and service availability.

European organizations should prioritize updating all affected Apple devices to the patched versions: visionOS 2.3, iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3 and 17.7.4, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3, and tvOS 18.3. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict app installation policies, allowing only trusted and vetted applications on devices, especially those running visionOS. Implementing Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions can help control app deployment and monitor device health. Regularly audit installed applications and remove any unapproved or suspicious apps. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting abnormal app behavior or frequent crashes. Educate users about the risks of installing untrusted apps and encourage reporting of unusual device behavior. For environments using visionOS in critical operations, consider isolating these devices on segmented networks to limit potential lateral movement if exploitation occurs. Maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to quickly recover from any disruption caused by system crashes. Finally, monitor Apple security advisories for any updates or emerging exploit reports related to this vulnerability.