[ CVE-2025-43200 · Published 16 Jun 2025 ]
Apple Multiple Products Unspecified Vulnerability
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2025-06-16
[ Description ]Official description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.8.4 and iPadOS 15.8.4, iOS 16.7.11 and iPadOS 16.7.11, iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 17.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.7.4, visionOS 2.3.1, watchOS 11.3.1. A logic issue existed when processing a maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
CISA: Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS, contain an unspecified vulnerability when processing a maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 7 Jul 2025): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.
[ References ]References
- support.apple.com/en-us/122173Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/122174Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/122345Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/122346Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/122900Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/122901Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/122902Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/122903Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/122904Vendor Advisory
- citizenlab.ca/2025/06/first-forensic-confirmation-of-paragons-ios-mercenary-spyware-fin…Press/Media Coverage
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource