Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A locally installed app may bypass intended permission boundaries and read metadata about arbitrary files. This could expose sensitive contextual information, although the sources do not indicate file contents can be read or modified. Apple addressed the issue by adding restrictions across several operating systems.
Executive priority
Treat this as a routine but time-bound confidentiality update. Prioritize managed devices handling sensitive files and devices permitting user-installed apps. Escalate exceptions where updates are unavailable, but the supplied evidence does not support emergency response for active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2025-24097 is a permissions vulnerability classified as CWE-125. It requires local access, low privileges, and user interaction. The supplied CVSS 3.1 score is 5.0, with high confidentiality impact but no stated integrity or availability impact. Apple fixed it in the listed iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS releases.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Apple devices running releases older than the listed fixed versions and capable of running an untrusted or compromised app. The supplied data does not define precise affected version ranges, so inventory comparison against Apple’s individual advisories is necessary.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not report active exploitation, and this CVE is not identified as a CISA KEV entry in the bundle. Exploitation requires a local, low-privileged app and user interaction. No remote attack path is described.
Researcher notes
The public description is narrow and does not identify the affected component, exact metadata fields, or complete vulnerable version ranges. The CVSS vector indicates user interaction and high confidentiality impact. The supplied CWE-125 classification is broader than the stated permissions flaw, so researchers should avoid inferring an out-of-bounds read without further evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Update iPhones and iPads to iOS or iPadOS 18.4 or later.
- Update supported older iPads to iPadOS 17.7.7 or later.
- Update Macs to Sequoia 15.4 or Sonoma 14.7.5, as applicable.
- Update Apple TV devices to tvOS 18.4 or later.
- Update Apple Watches to watchOS 11.4 or later.
- Restrict installation of untrusted applications until affected devices are updated.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apple devices and record their operating-system versions.
- Compare each device against the applicable fixed release listed by Apple.
- Confirm updates completed successfully through device-management or local system records.
- Identify devices that cannot receive an applicable fixed release.
- Review controls governing installation and execution of untrusted applications.
Public sources used
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CWE-125: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.33.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122376CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122377CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122405CVE reference, apple
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Read
Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.