CVE-2025-24104

5.5 MEDIUM

Published: January 27, 2025 Modified: November 03, 2025

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122067

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/14

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

6.0%

90th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Vendors

apple

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