#VU103330 Use-after-free in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-24085

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103330

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24085

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in CoreMedia. A local application can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 18.0 22A3354, 18.0.1 22A3370, 18.1 22B83, 18.1.1 22B83, 18.2 22C152

iPadOS: 18.0 22A3354, 18.0.1 22A3370, 18.1 22B83, 18.1.1 22B83, 18.2 22C152

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066
https://github.com/windz3r0day/CVE-2025-24085

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.