#VU103330 Use-after-free in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-24085
Published: January 27, 2025 / Updated: May 23, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU103330
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24085
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in CoreMedia. A local application can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.