Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-24200

 

Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-24200

Published: February 10, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU103756
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24200
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an authorization error. An attacker with physical access to device can disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device and compromise the affected system.

Note, the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-24200

Install updates from vendor's website.

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