CVE-2025-31201

Description

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Apr 17, 2025 Remediation due: May 8, 2025

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1220 CWE-1220

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	15.0 — 15.4.1
apple	tvos	< 18.4.1
apple	visionos	< 2.4.1
apple	ipados	< 18.4.1
apple	iphone_os	< 18.4.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122282 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122400 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122401 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122402

Exploits

https://github.com/JGoyd/iOS-Attack-Chain-CVE-2025-31200-CVE-2025-31201/blob/main/Remote%20Crypto%20Attack%20Chain%20.md

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/26 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jun/14 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/0 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/3 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/4 https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/200 https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-31201

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31201? +

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2025-31201? +

CVE-2025-31201 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-31201? +

CVE-2025-31201 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os, macos, tvos, visionos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-31201? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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