VDB-318216 · CVE-2025-31281 · EUVD-2025-23128

Apple macOS File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple macOS. This affects an unknown function of the component File Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-31281. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS (the affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown part of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in visionOS 2.6, tvOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-31281 since 03/27/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/01/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 243030 (macOS 15.x < 15.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities (124149)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (243030) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-23128). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

License

commercial

Website

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

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 243030
Nessus Name: macOS 15.x < 15.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities (124149)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

03/27/2025 CVE reserved
07/30/2025 +124 days Advisory disclosed
07/30/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/01/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-31281 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-31281
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318216
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2025 08:31
Updated: 08/01/2025 10:00
Changes: 07/30/2025 08:31 (55), 07/30/2025 20:58 (2), 07/31/2025 21:17 (1), 08/01/2025 10:00 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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