CVE-2025-31196

Name: CVE-2025-31196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-12T22:15:21.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-31196 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, iPadOS 17.7.7, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, watchOS 11.4. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, iPadOS 17.7.7, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, watchOS 11.4. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.7.7
Apple	Macos	< 13.7.6
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.7.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122376
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122377
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122378
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122405Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122717Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122718Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/6
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/9

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31196?

How severe is CVE-2025-31196?

CVE-2025-31196 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31196?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-31196?

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Source: NVD / NIST