CVE-2025-31217: tvos Input Validation Flaw — Fix

Description

The issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.5, iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, iPadOS 17.7.7, macOS Sequoia 15.5, tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	safari	< 18.5
apple	ipados	< 17.7.7
apple	ipados	18.0 — 18.5
apple	iphone_os	< 18.5
apple	macos	< 15.5
apple	tvos	< 18.5
apple	visionos	< 2.5
apple	watchos	< 11.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122404 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122405 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122716 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122719 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122720 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122721 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122722

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/10 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/12 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/13 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/5 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/6 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31217? +

The issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.5, iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, iPadOS 17.7.7, macOS Sequoia 15.5, tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-31217? +

CVE-2025-31217 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-31217? +

CVE-2025-31217 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os, macos, safari, tvos, visionos, watchos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-31217? +

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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