CVE-2025-24202
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a logging vulnerability in Apple operating systems where insufficient data redaction allowed apps to access sensitive user information. It affects iOS, iPadOS, and macOS users running vulnerable versions. The issue has been addressed through improved data redaction in the logging system.
💻 Affected Systems
- iOS
- iPadOS
- macOS
📦 What is this software?
Ipados by Apple
Macos by Apple
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Learn more about Macos →⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Malicious apps could access and exfiltrate sensitive user data including personal information, authentication tokens, or private communications.
Likely Case
Apps with legitimate permissions could inadvertently access or log sensitive data they shouldn't see, potentially exposing user information.
If Mitigated
With proper app sandboxing and security controls, exposure would be limited to data already accessible to the app through legitimate permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires app installation/execution on target device; no remote exploitation vector identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4
Vendor Advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open Settings app 2. Navigate to General > Software Update 3. Download and install available update 4. Restart device when prompted
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict App Installation
allOnly install apps from trusted sources and limit app permissions
Disable Unnecessary Logging
allReduce logging verbosity where possible in enterprise environments
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict app vetting and installation policies
- Use mobile device management (MDM) to control app permissions and monitor for suspicious behavior
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device version in Settings > General > About > Software VersionCheck Version:
sw_vers (macOS) or check Settings > General > About (iOS/iPadOS)Verify Fix Applied:
Verify version is iOS 18.4+, iPadOS 18.4+, or macOS Sequoia 15.4+📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual app access to system logs
- Apps reading sensitive data from logs
Network Indicators:
- Apps sending unexpected data to external servers
SIEM Query:
Search for app processes accessing system log files or unusual data exfiltration patterns