Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-24179 can let an attacker on the same local network crash an affected Apple device or service, disrupting availability. It is not described as exposing or changing data. Apple corrected the null pointer dereference through improved input validation in specified operating-system updates.
Executive priority
Treat this as a normal but time-bound availability update, prioritizing shared-network, operationally important, and difficult-to-restart devices. Emergency incident response is not supported by the supplied evidence, but delayed patching leaves a plausible local-network disruption risk.
Technical view
This CWE-476 null pointer dereference has CVSS 3.1 score 5.7 (AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H). The supplied vector indicates adjacent-network access, low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, with availability as the only stated security impact. Exact vulnerable version ranges are not provided.
Likely exposure
Potential exposure includes Apple devices running releases earlier than the listed fixed versions and reachable by an attacker on the local network. The bundle covers iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS, but does not provide reliable lower or upper affected-version boundaries.
Exploitation context
The documented outcome is denial-of-service from the local network. The CVSS vector indicates user interaction is required. The CVE is not listed in KEV, and the supplied sources provide no evidence of active exploitation or a public exploit.
Researcher notes
Public evidence identifies input validation as the correction but does not name the affected component, triggering input, crash scope, persistence, or precise vulnerable builds. Testing should remain non-destructive and focus on version applicability and availability telemetry; the bundle does not support conclusions about code execution or data compromise.
Mitigation direction
- Update iPhones and supported iPads to iOS or iPadOS 18.3 or later.
- Update applicable older iPads to iPadOS 17.7.6 or later.
- Update Macs to Sequoia 15.3, Sonoma 14.7.5, or Ventura 13.7.5 or later.
- Update Apple TV devices to tvOS 18.3 or later.
- Update Apple Vision Pro devices to visionOS 2.3 or later.
- Limit affected devices' exposure to untrusted local networks until updated.
Validation and detection
- Inventory managed Apple devices by product and operating-system version.
- Confirm installed versions meet or exceed Apple's applicable fixed release.
- Prioritize devices regularly connected to shared or untrusted local networks.
- Check management and update reports for failed, deferred, or unsupported devices.
- Review Apple advisories for product-specific applicability and later guidance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H2.13.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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/122066CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122072CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122073CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122372CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375CVE reference, apple
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NULL Pointer Dereference
NULL Pointer Dereference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.