#VU107563 Improper authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-31201

Vulnerability identifier: #VU107563

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-2025-31201

CWE-ID: CWE-287

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 bypass pointer authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in RPAC. A local application with read and write permissions can bypass pointer authentication and escalate privileges on the system.

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 - 18.4 22E240

iPadOS: 18.0 22A3354 - 18.4 22E240

iPadOS: before

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122282

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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.