CVE-2025-31200

Name: CVE-2025-31200
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-16T19:15:54.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 21.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-31200 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1, watchOS 11.5. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 21.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1, watchOS 11.5. Processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file may result in code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS released before iOS 18.4.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

21.25%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 8, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.4.1
Apple	Tvos	< 18.4.1
Apple	Visionos	< 2.4.1
Apple	Ipados	< 18.4.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.4.1
Apple	Watchos	< 11.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122282Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122400Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122401Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122402Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122722Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jun/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/0Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.noahhw.dev/posts/cve-2025-31200/Broken Link, Exploit
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44161894Issue Tracking
https://github.com/JGoyd/iOS-Attack-Chain-CVE-2025-31200-CVE-2025-31201/blob/main/Remote%20Crypto%20Attack%20Chain%20.mdBroken Link, Exploit
https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/200Issue Tracking
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-31200US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31200?

How severe is CVE-2025-31200?

CVE-2025-31200 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 21.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31200?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST