VDB-293716 · CVE-2025-24104 · GCVE-0-2025-24104

Apple iPadOS up to 17.7.3/18.2 symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple iPadOS up to 17.7.3/18.2. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-24104. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iPadOS up to 17.7.3/18.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, iPadOS 17.7.4. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-24104 since 01/17/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 17.7.4 or 18.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Tablet Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

iPadOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
NVD Vector: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: iPadOS 17.7.4/18.3

Timelineinfo

01/17/2025 🔍
01/28/2025 +11 days 🔍
01/28/2025 +0 days 🔍
04/08/2026 +435 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-24104 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-24104
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293716

Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2025 07:19
Updated: 04/08/2026 15:47
Changes: 01/28/2025 07:19 (55), 01/31/2025 00:39 (12), 04/08/2026 15:47 (12)
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