CVE-2025-31201

CriticalActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductApple Multiple Products
PublishedApr 16, 2025
First seenApr 16, 2025
Added to KEVApr 17, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-1220CWE-1220

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date: May 8, 2025
Update
  • apple macos15.4.1 or later
  • apple tvos18.4.1 or later
  • apple visionos2.4.1 or later
  • apple ipados18.4.1 or later
  • apple iphone_os18.4.1 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
apple macos15.0 ≤ v < 15.4.115.4.1
apple tvosv < 18.4.118.4.1
apple visionosv < 2.4.12.4.1
apple ipadosv < 18.4.118.4.1
apple iphone_osv < 18.4.118.4.1

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CVE-2025-31201 · Apple Multiple Products · Dark Radar