#VU106912 Improper authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-24193

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106912

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24193

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

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 an attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an authentication error in MobileLockdown. An attacker with USB-C connection to an unlocked device can programmatically access photos.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 18.0 22A3354 - 18.3.2 22D8082

iPadOS: 18.0 22A3354 - 18.3.2 22D82

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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