Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121843
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121844
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121845
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0146
EPSS Percentile
81.0%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-434
Status
published
Products (11)
Apple/iOS and iPadOS
< 18.2
apple/ipados
< 18.2
apple/iphone_os
< 18.2
apple/macos
< 15.2
Apple/macOS
< 15.2
apple/tvos
< 18.2
Apple/tvOS
< 18.2
apple/visionos
< 2.2
Apple/visionOS
< 2.2
apple/watchos
< 11.2
... and 1 more
Published
Mar 17, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026