#VU103338 Input validation error in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-24160

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103338

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24160

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in CoreAudio. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted media file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 18.0 22A3354 - 18.2 22C152

iPadOS: 18.0 22A3354 - 18.2 22C152

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.