Overview
CVE-2025-24223 is a significant cybersecurity threat that impacts a range of popular operating systems and the Safari browser. The vulnerability stems from memory handling issues and, when exploited, can lead to system compromise and potential data leakage. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as it affects widely used platforms like watchOS, tvOS, iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS, and Safari, making a large number of users susceptible to potential attacks.
The severity of CVE-2025-24223, underscored by its CVSS score of 8.0, underscores the need for immediate attention and remediation. The ability of the vulnerability to potentially compromise systems and leak sensitive data places user privacy and security at a significant risk.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-24223
Severity: High (CVSS 8.0)
Attack Vector: Web (web content)
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Memory corruption leading to potential system compromise and data leakage
Affected Products
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Product | Affected Versions
watchOS | 11.5
tvOS | 18.5
iOS | 18.5
iPadOS | 18.5
macOS Sequoia | 15.5
visionOS | 2.5
Safari | 18.5
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of the memory handling vulnerabilities in the affected systems and Safari browser. By processing a maliciously crafted web content, an attacker can trigger memory corruption, which may allow the execution of arbitrary code or unauthorized modification of data. This can lead to system instability or in severe cases, a complete system compromise.
Conceptual Example Code
To illustrate how the vulnerability might be exploited, consider a malicious payload embedded in web content, delivered through an HTTP POST request to a vulnerable endpoint. Here is a conceptual example:
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "<malicious code causing memory corruption>" }In this example, the “