CVE-2025-24223: Double Free

Published May 12, 2025
·
Updated

afpfs. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

afpfs. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

— Apple

Apple Intelligence Reports. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

— Apple

AppleJPEG. The issue was addressed with improved input sanitization.

— Apple

Audio. A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

— Apple

Baseband. This issue was addressed through improved state management.

— Apple

Credit

Hossein Lotfi@@hosselot(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Guilherme Rambo(Best Buddy Apps), Apple, Google Threat Analysis Group, Saagar Jha, Tony Iskow@@Tybbow, Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Lucas Leong@@_wmliang_(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Christian Kohlschütter, CVE-2024-8176, Paweł Płatek (Trail(Bits), Dave G., Eric Dorphy(Twin Cities App Dev LLC), Google V8 Security Team, Andreas Jaegersberger & Ro Achterberg(Nosebeard Labs), wac(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), rheza@@ginggilBesel(Palo Alto Networks), Edouard Bochin@@le_douds(Palo Alto Networks), Tao Yan@@Ga1ois(Palo Alto Networks), Nan Wang@@eternalsakura13, Ignacio Sanmillan@@ulexec, Jiming Wang, Jikai Ren, Yuhao Hu, Yan Kang, Chenggang Wu, Xiaojie Wei, Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), Juergen Schmied(Lynck GmbH), jioundai(360 Vulnerability Research Institute), chen fengjiao(HBC), 秦若涵, 崔志伟, 崔宝江, Deval Jariwala, Dalibor Milanovic, Andrew James Gonzalez, YingQi Shi@@Mas0nShi(DBAppSecurity's WeBin lab), Duy Trần@@khanhduytran0, Dayton Pidhirney(Atredis Partners), Lyutoon, YenKoc, Richard Hyunho Im@@richeeta, Andr.Ess, Shehab Khan, wac, CertiK@@CertiK, Thibaud Kehler, @@RenwaX23, Joseph Ravichandran@@0xjprx(MIT CSAIL), Thomas Völkl@@vollkorntomate, SEEMOO, TU Darmstadt, Dillon Franke(Google Project Zero), Kirin@@Pwnrin(Fudan University), LFY@@secsys(Fudan University), Bohdan Stasiuk@@bohdan_stasiuk, an anonymous researcher, Adam M., Sourabhkumar Mishra, CVE-2025-26465, CVE-2025-26466, Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Kandji), Ryan Dowd@@_rdowd, Kirin@@Pwnrin, 7feilee, Noah Gregory (wts.dev)

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<18.5
18.5
Apple macOS Sequoia<15.5
15.5
Apple visionOS<2.5
2.5
Apple iOS<18.5
18.5
Apple iPadOS<18.5
18.5
Apple WatchOS<11.5
11.5
Apple Safari<18.5
18.5
Apple Safari<18.5
Apple iPadOS<18.5
Apple iPhone OS<18.5
Apple macOS<15.5
Apple tvOS<18.5
Apple visionOS<2.5
Apple WatchOS<11.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.5
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.5
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.5
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.5
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.5
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.5
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Sequoia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.5
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.5
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade visionOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.5
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.5
  12. Configuration

    Ensure the affected file quarantine behavior includes the additional checks that address the quarantine bypass (applies to the component noted as 'quarantine').

    quarantine file_quarantine = additional checks
  13. Configuration

    Update the affected logging behavior to use improved data redaction to address the logging issue.

    WebKit logging data handling = improved data redaction
  14. Configuration

    Apply the privacy fixes by removing sensitive data and improving private data redaction for log entries (as described: 'removing sensitive data', 'removing the vulnerable code', 'improved private data redaction for log entries').

    WebKit private data handling = remove sensitive data / improved private data redaction for log entries
  15. Configuration

    Apply the spoofing fix by using improved truncation when displaying the fully qualified domain name.

    WebKit FQDN display truncation = improved truncation
  16. Configuration

    Apply the changes described for the affected OpenSSH component: improved input validation and, where stated, removal of the vulnerable code to address injection/input-validation issues.

    OpenSSH input validation = improved input validation / removing vulnerable code
  17. Compensating control

    Process maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption; mitigate exposure by restricting or filtering access to untrusted/maliciously crafted web content until patched.

Event History

May 12, 2025
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24223?

CVE-2025-24223 has been classified with a severity level indicating it poses significant risks to affected Apple products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-24223?

To fix CVE-2025-24223, update your affected Apple device to the latest version available that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-24223?

CVE-2025-24223 affects tvOS, macOS Sequoia, visionOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS versions prior to specified updates.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-24223?

CVE-2025-24223 involves issues related to memory handling and input sanitization, leading to potential permissions escalation.

5

Has CVE-2025-24223 been addressed in recent updates?

Yes, CVE-2025-24223 has been addressed with improved memory handling and additional restrictions in recent updates.

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