Apple devices: information disclosure (CVE-2025-24117) #shorts

Summary

In today's cybersecurity news, we're diving into CVE-2025-24117, a vulnerability affecting various Apple operating systems. This flaw, published in early 2025, could allow applications to fingerprint users. Stay tuned as we uncover the details and what you need to know to stay protected.

Product details

CVE-2025-24117 impacts several Apple operating systems, including visionOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and iOS. Specifically, versions older than iPadOS 17.7, visionOS 2.3, macOS 15.3, watchOS 11.3, and iOS and iPadOS 18.3 are at risk. Updating to the latest versions is strongly advised.

Vulnerability type summary

This vulnerability falls under information disclosure through user fingerprinting. A local attack can exploit this flaw, though currently, there are no known exploits. It is critical for potentially affected users to understand the risks and take preventive steps.

Details of the vulnerability

The core issue with CVE-2025-24117 is related to inadequate redaction of sensitive information within apps. This weakness could permit an application to ascertain unique user characteristics, effectively fingerprinting them. The vulnerability affects various Apple devices, including iPads, iPhones, Macs, Watches, and the Vision platform. It underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date software to safeguard user privacy.

Conclusion

Closing our discussion on CVE-2025-24117, to enhance your digital security, ensure your Apple devices are running the latest available software versions. While no exploits are known, staying updated can protect you from potential privacy breaches. Regular updates are crucial in today's fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

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CVE database technical details

CVE ID
CVE-2025-24117
Description
This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.4, visionOS 2.3, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3. An app may be able to fingerprint the user.
Provider
apple
CWE / problem types
An app may be able to fingerprint the user
Affected Software Versions
Apple:visionOS:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '2.3', 'versionType': 'custom'}],Apple:macOS:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '15.3', 'versionType': 'custom'}],Apple:iPadOS:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '17.7', 'versionType': 'custom'}],Apple:watchOS:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '11.3', 'versionType': 'custom'}],Apple:iOS and iPadOS:[{'version': 'unspecified', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThan': '18.3', 'versionType': 'custom'}]
Date Published
2025-01-27T21:46:11.417Z
Last Updated
2025-01-29T16:51:28.844Z