CVE-2025-24131: 
macOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2025-24131 is a security vulnerability discovered in Apple's operating systems that was disclosed on January 27, 2025. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms including visionOS 2.3, iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3, and tvOS 18.3. The issue was identified by Uri Katz of Oligo Security and relates to memory handling in the AirPlay component (Apple iOS, Apple macOS).

The vulnerability is related to improper memory handling in the AirPlay component. The issue was assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The vulnerability requires network access and low privileges to exploit, with no user interaction needed (NVD).

When exploited, an attacker in a privileged position may be able to perform a denial-of-service attack on the affected system. The vulnerability affects the availability of the system but does not impact confidentiality or integrity (Apple iOS, NVD).

Apple has addressed this vulnerability by improving memory handling in the affected systems. The fix is available in the following software updates: visionOS 2.3, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3, and tvOS 18.3. Users are advised to update their devices to these versions to mitigate the vulnerability (Apple iOS, Apple macOS).