Full Report
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apple products, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights.
Analysis Summary
# Vulnerability: Multiple Code Execution Flaws in Apple Products
## CVE Details
- CVE ID: **CVE-2025-43187, CVE-2025-24119** (Most severe) + numerous others listed in the technical summary.
- CVSS Score: Not explicitly provided in the summary; however, the most severe vulnerabilities allow for *Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE)* in the context of the logged-on user, indicating a **High** potential score (likely 7.0 - 9.8).
- CWE: Specific CWEs were not provided, but the core flaws appear related to Execution and Client Execution (T1203).
## Affected Systems
- **Products:** iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS.
- **Versions:**
- iOS/iPadOS versions prior to **18.6**
- iPadOS versions prior to **17.7.9**
- macOS versions prior to **Sequoia 15.6**
- macOS versions prior to **Sonoma 14.7.7**
- macOS versions prior to **Ventura 13.7.7**
- watchOS versions prior to **11.6**
- tvOS versions prior to **18.6**
- visionOS versions prior to **2.6**
- **Configurations:** Impact severity depends on user privileges; users with administrative rights face higher risk.
## Vulnerability Description
Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered across various Apple operating systems. The most critical flaws are categorized under the MITRE execution tactic **TA0002**, specifically Technique **T1203 (Exploitation for Client Execution)**.
The two most severe flaws permit **Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE)** in the context of the currently logged-in user:
1. **CVE-2025-43187:** Running an `hdiutil` command may unexpectedly execute arbitrary code.
2. **CVE-2025-24119:** An application may be able to execute arbitrary code outside of its sandbox or with certain elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to potentially install programs, view/modify/delete data, or create new user accounts with full user rights, dependent on the victim's existing privileges. Numerous other memory corruption, termination, and privacy bypass vulnerabilities were also disclosed.
## Exploitation
- **Status:** **Not exploited in the wild** (as of the advisory date).
- **Complexity:** Cannot be definitively determined without specific vulnerability details, but ACE vulnerabilities often involve **Medium** to **High** complexity unless they are trivially triggered client-side (like a zero-click flaw).
- **Attack Vector:** Varies by CVE, but includes potential vectors like running specific commands (`hdiutil`), app interaction, file processing, and web content interaction.
## Impact
- **Confidentiality:** **High** (If ACE leads to data access or information disclosure, especially for admin users).
- **Integrity:** **High** (ACE allows modification/deletion of data and privilege escalation).
- **Availability:** **Medium/High** (Several flaws lead to unexpected app or system termination/Denial of Service).
## Remediation
### Patches
The following patched versions should be applied immediately to resolve the issues:
- iOS and iPadOS: **18.6**
- iPadOS: **17.7.9**
- macOS: **Sequoia 15.6**
- macOS: **Sonoma 14.7.7**
- macOS: **Ventura 13.7.7**
- watchOS: **11.6**
- tvOS: **18.6**
- visionOS: **2.6**
### Workarounds
No specific vendor workarounds were provided in this summary, as patching is the expected primary remediation for critical ACE flaws. Users should exercise caution regarding untrusted commands/files pending immediate updates.
## Detection
- **Indicators of Compromise:** Not explicitly stated, but look for unexpected process execution tied to system utilities (like `hdiutil`) or sandbox escapes originating from less privileged applications.
- **Detection methods and tools:** Monitor system logs for execution anomalies, especially around system utility invocations, and utilize endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring process lineage and sandbox violations.
## References
- Vendor Advisory: MS-ISAC ADVISORY NUMBER: 2025-069
- Relevant links - defanged:
- hxxps://portal.cisecurity.org/
- hxxps://workbench.cisecurity.org/
- hxxps://learn.cisecurity.org/ms-isac-subscription