CVE-2025-43217
MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2025-43217 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iPadOS 17.7.9. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iPadOS 17.7.9. Privacy Indicators for microphone or camera access may not be correctly displayed.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.7.9 |
| Apple | Ipados | >= 18.0, < 18.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124147Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124148Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-43217?
The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iPadOS 17.7.9. Privacy Indicators for microphone or camera access may not be correctly displayed.
How severe is CVE-2025-43217?
CVE-2025-43217 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43217?
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-2025-43217?
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