#VU111086 Input validation error in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2025-43200
Published: June 12, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU111086
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-43200
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation in Messages application when handling photos and videos shared via an iCloud link. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted media file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.