CVE-2025-24104

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, iPadOS 17.7.4. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122067	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/14

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-01-27 22:15

Updated : 2026-06-17 08:58

NVD link : CVE-2025-24104

Mitre link : CVE-2025-24104

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-24104

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

iphone_os
ipados

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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