What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-31200?

CVE-2025-31200 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.1%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2025-31200?

Organizations using A memory corruption face critical risk from CVE-2025-31200, a out-of-bounds write vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-31200?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-31200. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-31200?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Apple CVE-2025-31200

CRITICAL

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2025-04-16 product-security@apple.com

Apple Memory Corruption Buffer Overflow RCE

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Apr 03, 2026 - 14:32 cisa

CISA KEV

PoC Detected

Apr 03, 2026 - 14:32 vuln.today

Public exploit code

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:37 vuln.today

CVE Published

Apr 16, 2025 - 19:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1, iOS iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1. Processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file may result in code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS.

AnalysisAI

Apple CoreAudio contains a memory corruption vulnerability exploitable through maliciously crafted audio streams in media files, enabling code execution. Exploited in extremely sophisticated targeted attacks in April 2025.

Technical ContextAI

The CWE-787 out-of-bounds write in CoreAudio occurs when processing crafted audio streams. The bounds checking failure allows attackers to corrupt memory during media playback, achieving code execution in the media processing context.

RemediationAI

Update all Apple devices. Enable Lockdown Mode for high-risk individuals. This vulnerability demonstrates the continued targeting of Apple platforms by commercial surveillance vendors.