CVE-2025-31281

An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling

Critical · published July 29, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty file could cause your app to crash unexpectedly! This input validation vulnerability in Apple’s latest systems is no joke! 🔥 Think of this as a restaurant that serves a dish without checking the ingredients; one bad order could spoil the whole meal, leading to a chaotic kitchen. Here, a malicious file can lead to app termination, just like that disastrous dish could clear out your diners! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to sudden app crashes, disrupting your user experience and possibly losing valuable data. Imagine someone trying to open a document but instead facing a sudden surprise closure — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant that serves a dish without checking the ingredients; one bad order could spoil the whole meal, leading to a chaotic kitchen. Here, a malicious file can lead to app termination, just like that disastrous dish could clear out your diners! This vulnerability arises from improper input validation when processing certain files, resulting in improved memory handling measures to prevent unexpected terminations. It was addressed in the latest updates of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to sudden app crashes, disrupting your user experience and possibly losing valuable data. Imagine someone trying to open a document but instead facing a sudden surprise closure — absolutely devastating! To safeguard against this, update to iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, tvOS 18.6, or visionOS 2.6 immediately. It’s crucial to ensure all devices running these systems are up to date to prevent any potential mishaps! You've got this! Take action today to keep your apps running smoothly! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01227 · 68.6th percentile
Published
2025-07-29T23:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JUL 23:28Z
    An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling
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