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CVE-2025-24167

Description

CVE-2025-24167 is a security vulnerability in Apple's Safari browser and operating systems that could allow a download's origin to be incorrectly associated. The issue was addressed by Apple through improved state management in Safari 18.4, iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4.

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Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a download's origin being incorrectly associated, potentially allowing malicious websites to bypass security restrictions. The severity of this issue has been assessed as follows:

CISA-ADP assessment

CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 9.8 (Critical)

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Has been exploited in the wild

No

Operating systems impacted

  • iOS (prior to 18.4)
  • iPadOS (prior to 18.4)
  • macOS Sequoia (prior to 15.4)

Apps impacted

  • Safari (prior to 18.4)

Related

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized modification of protected file system areas by an application. The severity of this issue has been assessed as follows:

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected devices, leading to potential data breaches, unauthorized access, or further compromise of the system.The severity of this issue has been assessed as follows:

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a denial-of-service condition by causing unexpected application termination. The severity of this issue has been assessed as follows:

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