CVE-2025-31201
Published: April 17, 2025
Official Description
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other Apple products contain an arbitrary read and write vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass Pointer Authentication.
CISA KEV Advisory
Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write Vulnerability
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other Apple products contain an arbitrary read and write vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass Pointer Authentication.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other Apple products allows an attacker to bypass Pointer Authentication through an arbitrary read and write flaw. The high EPSS score of 0.05684 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirms it has been actively exploited.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. Specific exploitation details are not provided, but the nature of the flaw suggests a significant impact.
Users should promptly install the latest security updates for all affected Apple products, including iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, to address this critical vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-31201 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2025-31201 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-31201 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1