Research · Apr 16, 2025 · ZeroDay Catalog
Critical Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Multiple Apple Products
Apple has addressed a critical memory corruption vulnerability across multiple products, potentially allowing for code execution through malicious media files.
What changed
A significant memory corruption vulnerability has been identified in various Apple products, which has been mitigated through enhanced bounds checking. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by processing a maliciously crafted audio stream.
The issue has been resolved in the latest updates: iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1, and watchOS 11.5.
Who is affected
The vulnerability impacts a range of Apple products, making it crucial for users and organizations to be aware of their exposure. Those utilizing affected versions prior to the updates are particularly at risk.
Specific groups that may be affected include:
- Users of iOS devices running versions prior to 18.4.1
- Users of iPadOS devices prior to 18.4.1
- Users of macOS Sequoia prior to 15.4.1
- Users of tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS versions prior to their respective updates
What to do
It is imperative for all users of the affected Apple products to update their systems to the latest versions immediately. This will mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability and protect against potential exploitation.
Organizations should implement the following actions:
- Ensure all Apple devices are updated to the latest software versions.
- Monitor for any unusual activity that may indicate exploitation attempts.
- Educate users about the risks of processing unknown or suspicious media files.