CVE-2025-24104

Description

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.4, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.61% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple iPadOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122067 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24104?
CVE-2025-24104 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-24104?
To fix CVE-2025-24104, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-24104 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-24104 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-24104?
CVE-2025-24104 affects Apple iPadOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS.
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