CVE-2025-24224
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause unexpected system termination (crash/reboot) on affected Apple devices. It affects multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. The issue was addressed through improved input validation checks.
💻 Affected Systems
- iOS
- iPadOS
- tvOS
- macOS
- watchOS
- visionOS
📦 What is this software?
Ipados by Apple
Ipados by Apple
Macos by Apple
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Learn more about Macos →Macos by Apple
macOS is Apple's desktop and laptop operating system powering Mac computers used by millions of professionals, developers, creative professionals, and enterprise users worldwide. Built on a Unix foundation with the Darwin kernel and modern Cocoa frameworks, macOS delivers a seamless ecosystem integr...
Learn more about Macos →Tvos by Apple
Watchos by Apple
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote denial of service causing system crashes or reboots, potentially leading to service disruption and data loss if crashes occur during critical operations.
Likely Case
Remote denial of service attacks causing temporary system unavailability through crashes or forced reboots.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper network segmentation and updated systems; isolated crashes in non-critical environments.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability allows remote exploitation without authentication, but specific exploit details are not publicly disclosed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: tvOS 18.5, iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.5, watchOS 11.5, visionOS 2.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.7
Vendor Advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/122404
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open Settings app on affected device. 2. Navigate to General > Software Update. 3. Download and install the latest available update. 4. Restart the device when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allRestrict network access to affected devices to trusted networks only
Disable Unnecessary Services
allDisable any unnecessary network services on affected devices
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit exposure to trusted sources only
- Monitor systems for unexpected crashes or reboots and maintain current backups
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the device's operating system version against the affected versions listed in the CVE descriptionCheck Version:
On Apple devices: Settings > General > About > Software VersionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the device is running one of the patched versions listed in the fix_official section📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected system crashes
- Kernel panic logs
- Forced reboot events
- System termination without user action
Network Indicators:
- Unusual network traffic patterns to Apple devices
- Multiple connection attempts to device services
SIEM Query:
source="apple-device-logs" AND (event_type="crash" OR event_type="reboot" OR event_type="panic") AND NOT user_initiated=true🔗 References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122404
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122716
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122720
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122721
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122722
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124148
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124151
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/31
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/34
