CVE-2025-24085
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitA use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.
Published Jan 27, 2025 · Updated Apr 3, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-24085 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v3.1) affecting iPadOS (Apple), Iphone OS (Apple), macOS (Apple) and 4 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 27, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including iPadOS 17.7.6, Iphone OS 18.3, macOS 13.7.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
10.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
18%
Higher than 97.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, iPadOS 17.7.6, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, watchOS 11.3. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 17.2.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 27, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 29, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
12 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| iPadOSApple | See advisory | 17.7.6 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 18.3 |
| macOSApple | See advisory | 13.7.5 |
| tvOSApple | See advisory | 18.3 |
| visionOSApple | See advisory | 2.3 |
Patched Releases
iPadOS
17.7.6
Iphone OS
18.3
macOS
13.7.5, 14.7.5, 15.3
tvOS
18.3
visionOS
2.3
watchOS
11.3
iOS and iPadOS
18.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 27, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 27, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 29, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 29, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 29, 2025
Last updated
Apr 3, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/10
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/5
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/9
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/12
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/13
FAQ
Common Questions.
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.
Affected: iPadOS (Apple); Iphone OS (Apple); macOS (Apple), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 27, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Jan 29, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Feb 19, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including iPadOS 17.7.6, Iphone OS 18.3, macOS 13.7.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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