CVE-2025-31226
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2025-31226 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, iPadOS 17.7.7, macOS Sequoia 15.5, tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, iPadOS 17.7.7, macOS Sequoia 15.5, tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial-of-service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.7.7 |
| Apple | Ipados | >= 18.0, < 18.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.5 |
| Apple | Macos | < 15.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 18.5 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 2.5 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 11.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122404Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122405Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122716Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122720Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122721Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122722Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-31226?
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, iPadOS 17.7.7, macOS Sequoia 15.5, tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2025-31226?
CVE-2025-31226 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31226?
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-2025-31226?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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