CVE-2025-43537
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
Analysis
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5. [CVSS 5.5 MEDIUM]
Technical Context
Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Ipados. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
Affected Products
Vendor: Apple. Product: Ipados.
Remediation
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists.
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