What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-24177?

CVE-2025-24177 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2025-24177?

Organizations using A null pointer dereference face notable risk from CVE-2025-24177, a null pointer dereference vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-24177?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Apple CVE-2025-24177

HIGH

NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

2025-01-27 product-security@apple.com

Null Pointer Dereference Apple Denial Of Service

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:05 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 27, 2025 - 22:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service.

AnalysisAI

A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476), which allows attackers to crash the application by dereferencing a null pointer. A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Check pointers before dereferencing. Use static analysis tools to detect null pointer paths.