CVE-2025-24200: Apple iOS and iPadOS Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
First published: Mon Feb 10 2025(Updated: )
Accessibility. An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management.
Credit: product-security@apple.com Bill Marczak The Citizen Lab at The University of Toronto
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iPadOS | <17.7.5 | 17.7.5 |
| Apple iOS | <18.3.1 | 18.3.1 |
| iPadOS | <18.3.1 | 18.3.1 |
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | ||
| iPadOS | <17.7.5 | |
| iPadOS | >=18.0<18.3.1 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <18.3.1 | |
| <17.7.5 | ||
| >=18.0<18.3.1 | ||
| <18.3.1 |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122173 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122174 (Advisory)
- https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/apple-releases-urgent-patch-usb-vulnerability
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Feb/7
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Feb/8
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24200
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-24200?
The severity of CVE-2025-24200 is classified as high due to the potential for unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24200?
To fix CVE-2025-24200, upgrade to iPadOS version 17.7.5 or iOS/iPadOS version 18.3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-24200?
CVE-2025-24200 is an authorization issue related to state management.
Are my devices affected by CVE-2025-24200?
Devices running iPadOS versions before 17.7.5 and iOS/iPadOS versions before 18.3.1 are affected by CVE-2025-24200.
What impact does CVE-2025-24200 have on device security?
CVE-2025-24200 may allow physical attacks to disable USB Restricted Mode, potentially compromising device security.
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