Executive brief
A memory corruption vulnerability in multiple Apple operating systems allows for remote code execution when processing a maliciously crafted audio stream. The issue was addressed through improved bounds checking in various OS updates.
Affected products
- Apple iOS before 18.4.1
- Apple iPadOS before 18.4.1
- Apple macOS Sequoia before 15.4.1
- Apple tvOS before 18.4.1
- Apple visionOS before 2.4.1
- Apple watchOS before 11.5
Timeline
- 2025-04-17: disclosed
- 2025-04-17: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
- 2025-04-17: patched: Fixed in iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1, and watchOS 11.5
- exploited: Apple reported awareness of exploitation in sophisticated attacks against targeted individuals on iOS versions prior to 18.4.1.