What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-31196?

CVE-2025-31196 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2025-31196?

Organizations using An out-of-bounds read should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-31196, a out-of-bounds read vulnerability rated CVSS 5.5.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-31196?

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

Apple CVE-2025-31196

MEDIUM

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2025-05-12 product-security@apple.com

Information Disclosure Buffer Overflow Apple

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:41 vuln.today

CVE Published

May 12, 2025 - 22:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.

AnalysisAI

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Macos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.