Vulnerability Description
A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, iPadOS 17.7.4, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, watchOS 11.3. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.7.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.3 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.7.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 18.3 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 2.3 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 11.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122067Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122069Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122071Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122072Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122073Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/13
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/14
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/15
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/16
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/18
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/19
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-24159?
CVE-2025-24159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, iPadOS 17.7.4, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, watchOS 11.3. An...
How severe is CVE-2025-24159?
CVE-2025-24159 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-24159?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.