CVE-2025-31201—Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write Vulnerability

Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other Apple products contain an arbitrary read and write vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass Pointer Authentication.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122282
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122400
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122401
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122402
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-31201

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