CVE-2025-24213 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Apple tvOS and related Apple operating systems, including Safari, iPadOS, iOS, macOS Sequoia, watchOS, and visionOS. The vulnerability arises from a type confusion issue, specifically related to the handling of floating-point data types. Type confusion occurs when a program incorrectly interprets a piece of memory as a different type than it actually is, leading to unpredictable behavior. In this case, the improper handling of floats can cause memory corruption, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or cause denial of service. The vulnerability requires local access (AV:L), has low attack complexity (AC:L), does not require privileges (PR:N), but does require user interaction (UI:R). The scope is unchanged (S:U), and the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high (C:H/I:H/A:H). Apple addressed this issue by improving float handling in tvOS 18.5 and other related OS versions, indicating that earlier versions remain vulnerable. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, but the vulnerability's nature and impact make it a significant risk if exploited. The CWE classification CWE-843 (Type Confusion) highlights the root cause as a programming error leading to unsafe type casting or interpretation.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-24213 can be substantial, especially for those relying on Apple ecosystems for business operations, media delivery, or consumer-facing services. Enterprises using Apple TV devices for digital signage, presentations, or internal communications could face risks of unauthorized code execution or system compromise. The high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability means sensitive corporate data could be exposed or manipulated, and critical services could be disrupted. Organizations in sectors such as media, entertainment, education, and retail that deploy Apple devices widely may experience operational interruptions or reputational damage if exploited. Additionally, the requirement for user interaction suggests phishing or social engineering could be vectors, increasing the risk in environments with less security awareness. Although no exploits are currently known, the vulnerability's presence in multiple Apple OS versions broadens the attack surface, necessitating proactive mitigation to prevent potential future attacks.

European organizations should prioritize updating all affected Apple devices to the patched versions: tvOS 18.5, Safari 18.5, iPadOS 17.7.7 and 18.5, iOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict device management policies using Apple’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to enforce timely updates and restrict installation of untrusted applications. User training should emphasize the risks of interacting with untrusted content or links, as exploitation requires user interaction. Network segmentation can limit the exposure of Apple devices to untrusted networks. Monitoring for unusual behavior on Apple devices, such as unexpected crashes or network activity, can help detect exploitation attempts early. Additionally, organizations should review and harden application permissions on Apple devices to minimize potential attack vectors. For environments where immediate patching is not feasible, disabling or restricting vulnerable features related to float handling or scripting engines in Safari and other affected apps may reduce risk.