CVE-2025-24085
Published Jan 27, 2025
Last updated 4 months ago
- Description
- A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in visionOS 2.3, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 17.2.
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
- NVD status
- Analyzed
- Products
- ipados, iphone_os, macos, tvos, visionos, watchos
CVSS 3.1
- Type
- Primary
- Base score
- 10
- Impact score
- 6
- Exploitability score
- 3.9
- Vector string
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Severity
- CRITICAL
Data from CISA
- Vulnerability name
- Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free Vulnerability
- Exploit added on
- Jan 29, 2025
- Exploit action due
- Feb 19, 2025
- Required action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Hype score
- Not currently trending
🚨 CVE-2025-24085 A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in visionOS 2.3, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges. Apple is aware of a
@AnonOzzyDude
12 Nov 2025
130 Impressions
1 Retweet
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Actively exploited zero-click iMessage vulnerability (CVE-2025-24085) compromises iOS devices. SMB risk: data breach. Action: monitor for updates and apply patches when available. https://t.co/vf50j93OXb #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #ActivelyExploited
@lowcountrycyber
10 Nov 2025
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APPLE SECURITY CRISIS: "Glass Cage" Zero-Click iMessage Exploit Explained (CVE-2025-24085 & 24201) Read the full report on - https://t.co/79Z08mcGCJ https://t.co/zkC7mdrCUH
@cyberbivash
6 Oct 2025
1 Impression
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#GlassCage zero-click attack IOS Once triggered, the chain escalates to full root access via a combination of WebKit RCE (CVE-2025-24201) and Core Media kernel exploitation (CVE-2025-24085).#IOCs https://t.co/W8LUCBiU9k https://t.co/QoMCRhoORB
@minacrissDev_
4 Oct 2025
11 Impressions
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Full Disclosure: Re: [FD] : "Glass Cage" – Zero-Click iMessage → Persistent iOS Compromise + Bricking (CVE-2025-24085 / 24201, CNVD-2025-07885) https://t.co/Z4RrS5tl0G
@minacrissDev_
4 Oct 2025
513 Impressions
0 Retweets
1 Like
1 Bookmark
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Full Disclosure: Re: [FD] : "Glass Cage" – Zero-Click iMessage → Persistent iOS Compromise + Bricking (CVE-2025-24085 / 24201, CNVD-2025-07885) https://t.co/xdi3DWzPEh
@samilaiho
4 Oct 2025
165 Impressions
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"Glass Cage" – Zero-Click iMessage → Persistent iOS Compromise + Bricking (CVE-2025-24085 / 24201, CNVD-2025-07885) : https://t.co/aNbEQtcpWv
@bluetouff
3 Oct 2025
1424 Impressions
0 Retweets
1 Like
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https://t.co/omYS3KTsGu Re: [FD]: "Glass Cage" – Zero-Click iMessage → Persistent iOS Compromise + Bricking (CVE-2025-24085 / 24201, CNVD-2025-07885)
@CALIVEDATA
2 Oct 2025
37 Impressions
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Top 5 Trending CVEs: 1 - CVE-2025-24085 2 - CVE-2022-2471 3 - CVE-2025-5777 4 - CVE-2024-49019 5 - CVE-2024-36401 #cve #cvetrends #cveshield #cybersecurity https://t.co/4Fua3CAN6W
@CVEShield
29 Sept 2025
11 Impressions
0 Retweets
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Top 5 Trending CVEs: 1 - CVE-2025-24085 2 - CVE-2024-36401 3 - CVE-2025-8088 4 - CVE-2025-0309 5 - CVE-2024-38399 #cve #cvetrends #cveshield #cybersecurity https://t.co/4Fua3CAN6W
@CVEShield
28 Sept 2025
10 Impressions
0 Retweets
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Writeup for CVE-2025-24085, an ITW mediaplaybackd vulnerability patched earlier this year https://t.co/XopOVNmfnc
@b1n4r1b01
27 Sept 2025
25852 Impressions
49 Retweets
217 Likes
81 Bookmarks
1 Reply
1 Quote
Glass Cage is a zero-click PNG-based RCE chain in iOS 18.2.1, exploiting WebKit (CVE-2025-24201) and Core Media (CVE-2025-24085) to achieve sandbox escape, kernel-level access, and device bricking. Triggered via iMessage, it enables full compromise with no user interaction.
@Jeyso215
12 Sept 2025
97 Impressions
0 Retweets
1 Like
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#GlassCage zero-click attack IOS Once triggered, the chain escalates to full root access via a combination of WebKit RCE (CVE-2025-24201) and Core Media kernel exploitation (CVE-2025-24085). I’m excited to announce FREE GIVEAWAYS For - iCloud Bypass (Activation Lock Removal)
@minacrissDev_
26 Aug 2025
637 Impressions
2 Retweets
9 Likes
5 Bookmarks
0 Replies
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CVE-2025-24085: Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free Vulnerability https://t.co/C4FgvanjQi
@ytroncal
3 Aug 2025
24 Impressions
0 Retweets
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#GlassCage zero-click attack IOS Once triggered, the chain escalates to full root access via a combination of WebKit RCE (CVE-2025-24201) and Core Media kernel exploitation (CVE-2025-24085).#IOCs https://t.co/44okBv1Vbv https://t.co/S8USMju6Yg
@blackorbird
18 Jun 2025
3876 Impressions
17 Retweets
37 Likes
15 Bookmarks
1 Reply
2 Quotes
: "Glass Cage" – Zero-Click iMessage → Persistent iOS Compromise + Bricking (CVE-2025-24085 / 24201, CNVD-2025-07885) https://t.co/4BmvZS1H4e
@Dinosn
18 Jun 2025
4595 Impressions
10 Retweets
29 Likes
9 Bookmarks
1 Reply
1 Quote
Top 5 Trending CVEs: 1 - CVE-2025-24085 2 - CVE-2025-30397 3 - CVE-2024-29269 4 - CVE-2020-27786 5 - CVE-2023-39780 #cve #cvetrends #cveshield #cybersecurity https://t.co/4Fua3CAN6W
@CVEShield
2 Jun 2025
13 Impressions
0 Retweets
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🚨 Apple Users, You Need to See This A critical Apple vulnerability, CVE-2025-24085 is now being sold on the dark web. It lets attackers take over your device completely. No warning. No permission needed. #exploit #AppleSecurity #iOSExploit #ZeroDay #CyberThreats #CertcubeLa
@certcube
29 May 2025
66 Impressions
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1 Like
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CVE-2025-24085 - iOS 18.3 This issue is fixed in visionOS 2.3, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges. Pic by - M1n@Cris https://t.co/vqpUL9eutU
@ZeeIpaLibrary
25 May 2025
4724 Impressions
4 Retweets
25 Likes
5 Bookmarks
2 Replies
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(CVE-2025-24085)UAF in CoreMedia??? Exploited ITW against versions of iOS before iOS 17.2 https://t.co/HqNvssvPPI https://t.co/ng58StoylZ
@minacrissDev_
14 May 2025
4324 Impressions
4 Retweets
41 Likes
12 Bookmarks
3 Replies
0 Quotes
Apple cihazlarında boşluqlar (CVE-2025-24085, CVE-2025-24200, CVE-2025-24201) aşkar olunub. #ETX #certaz #cybersecurity #kibertəhlükəsizlik #xəbərdarlıq https://t.co/aveeSTKcTQ
@CERTAzerbaijan
15 Apr 2025
29 Impressions
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Apple has released backported fixes for three critical vulnerabilities in older iOS and macOS devices, which have been actively exploited. The vulnerabilities include: 1. **CVE-2025-24085** (CVSS 7.3): A use-after-free bug in Core Media that could allow privilege escalation. htt
@smart_c_intel
11 Apr 2025
38 Impressions
0 Retweets
3 Likes
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🚨 Old iPhones, new threats. Apple just patched 3 exploited zero-days and yes, even your dusty iPhone 6s is getting a fix. 🛡️ What's at stake? • CVE-2025-24201 (CVSS 8.8): Malicious web content breaking free from Safari’s sandbox • CVE-2025-24085 (7.3): Apps hijacking system ht
@achi_tech
5 Apr 2025
37 Impressions
0 Retweets
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اپل برای ۳ آسیب پذیری خطرناک از نوع Zero Day با کدهای شناسایی CVE-2025-24200 و CVE-2025-24201 و CVE-2025-24085 که در apple watch و IPhone و IPad و apple TV وجود دارد ، پچ مربوطه را منتشر نموده است. برای پیشگیری به روز رسانی را انجام دهید. https://t.co/Poz3aKY03t https://t.co/jt
@AmirHossein_sec
4 Apr 2025
26 Impressions
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أبل تغلق ٣ ثغرات مهمه -CVE-2025-24085 ثغرة تتعلق ب رفع صلاحيات التطبيق الضار في النظام -CVE-2025-24200 ثغره تسمح بنقل البيانات من الاجهزة دون طلب صلاحيات من منفذ USB -CVE-2025-24201 ثغرة تسمح لمحتوى الويب الضار بالدخول بالتعدي على امان التصفح لدى الاجهزة لابد تحدث جهازك 🏃 h
@HereHuss
2 Apr 2025
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Apple has issued an urgent security advisory about three zero-day vulnerabilities—CVE-2025-24200, CVE-2025-24201, and CVE-2025-24085—currently being exploited in sophisticated cyberattacks. These vulnerabilities affect a wide range of Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, Macs
@Avengingsecure
2 Apr 2025
2 Impressions
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The Apple zero days are CVE-2025-24200 allows disabling USB Restricted Mode through physical access. CVE-2025-24201 compromises WebKit, enabling malicious web content to escape the sandbox. CVE-2025-24085 is a use-after-free vulnerability that may lead to privilege escalation.
@RayyxAB
2 Apr 2025
30 Impressions
0 Retweets
1 Like
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Actively exploited CVE : CVE-2025-24085
@transilienceai
2 Apr 2025
21 Impressions
0 Retweets
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1 Reply
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Apple backported fixes for three zero-day flaws (CVE-2025-24200, CVE-2025-24201, CVE-2025-24085) exploited in attacks on older iOS, iPadOS, & macOS versions. Learn about these vulnerabilities, their exploitation methods, & how to detect and mitigate them: https://t.co/Q5U
@qualys
1 Apr 2025
368 Impressions
2 Retweets
2 Likes
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Apple has issued security updates backporting fixes for zero-day vulnerabilities CVE-2025-24200, CVE-2025-24201, and CVE-2025-24085 to older OS versions. Additionally, updates for the latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Safari, and Xcode have been released. #apple #updates https://t.co/F4
@Strivehawk
1 Apr 2025
32 Impressions
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تحديث iOS 18.4 قام باغلاق ثلاث ثغرات خطيرة (الايفون والماك والايباد) • ثغرة CVE-2025-24085: ترفع الصلاحيات لثببت تطبيقات غير مصرحه • ثغرة CVE-2025-24200: تعطل قيود الـ USB • ثغرة CVE-2025-24201: تلاعب بالمواقع لتجاوز الساند بوكس انصح بشدة بتحديث جهازك حالاً وتأمينه https://t
@alghali
1 Apr 2025
12110 Impressions
9 Retweets
11 Likes
8 Bookmarks
5 Replies
1 Quote
• CVE-2025-24085 (CVSS score: 7.3) Ошибка использования после освобождения в компоненте Core Media. • CVE-2025-24200 (CVSS score: 4) Проблема авторизации в компоненте Специальные возможности, из-за которой отключить USB. • CVE-2025-24085 • CVE-2025-24200 • CVE-2025-24201 https
@byt3n33dl3
1 Apr 2025
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Apple corregge 3 vulnerabilità critiche ed emerge exploit attivo su Cisco Sicurezza Informatica, cisa, cisco, CVE-2024-20439, CVE-2025-24085, exploit, iOS 15.8.4, vulnerabilità, webkit, zero-day https://t.co/SMuNjif9qA https://t.co/V66ErBLPWQ
@matricedigitale
1 Apr 2025
72 Impressions
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🚨 Old iPhones, new threats. Apple just patched 3 exploited zero-days—and yes, even your dusty iPhone 6s is getting a fix. 🛡️ What's at stake? • CVE-2025-24201 (CVSS 8.8): Malicious web content breaking free from Safari’s sandbox • CVE-2025-24085 (7.3): Apps hijacking system ht
@TheHackersNews
1 Apr 2025
16012 Impressions
82 Retweets
149 Likes
27 Bookmarks
3 Replies
4 Quotes
Apple has issued an urgent security advisory concerning three critical zero-day vulnerabilities CVE-2025-24200, CVE-2025-24201, and CVE-2025-24085 that have been actively exploited in sophisticated attacks. https://t.co/7e6dl8ADJ3
@Ashutosh__048
1 Apr 2025
7 Impressions
0 Retweets
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🔥 Apple ≠ Invincible. In 2025, macOS is under siege: 💥 CVE-2025-24085: kernel exploit sold on the dark web 🪓 SIP bypass still in use 🛡️ SMBs see $158K breach costs New data-led deep dive from @taqtics_ai 📊👇 https://t.co/WYIuefVwEk #macOS #CyberSecurity #SMB https://t
@taqtics_ai
29 Mar 2025
13 Impressions
0 Retweets
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Actively exploited CVE : CVE-2025-24085
@transilienceai
17 Mar 2025
21 Impressions
0 Retweets
0 Likes
0 Bookmarks
1 Reply
0 Quotes
Actively exploited CVE : CVE-2025-24085
@transilienceai
23 Feb 2025
10 Impressions
0 Retweets
0 Likes
0 Bookmarks
1 Reply
0 Quotes
Actively exploited CVE : CVE-2025-24085
@transilienceai
22 Feb 2025
4 Impressions
0 Retweets
0 Likes
0 Bookmarks
1 Reply
0 Quotes
Actively exploited CVE : CVE-2025-24085
@transilienceai
22 Feb 2025
6 Impressions
0 Retweets
0 Likes
0 Bookmarks
1 Reply
0 Quotes
Actively exploited CVE : CVE-2025-24085
@transilienceai
21 Feb 2025
6 Impressions
0 Retweets
0 Likes
0 Bookmarks
1 Reply
0 Quotes
Actively exploited CVE : CVE-2025-24085
@transilienceai
17 Feb 2025
13 Impressions
0 Retweets
0 Likes
0 Bookmarks
1 Reply
0 Quotes
Actively exploited CVE : CVE-2025-24085
@transilienceai
15 Feb 2025
9 Impressions
0 Retweets
0 Likes
0 Bookmarks
1 Reply
0 Quotes
Actively exploited CVE : CVE-2025-24085
@transilienceai
14 Feb 2025
12 Impressions
0 Retweets
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0 Bookmarks
1 Reply
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Apple Fixes Zero-Day Exploited in Sophisticated Attacks! 🚨 CVE-2025-24200 allowed disabling USB Restricted Mode on locked devices—potential spyware risk! Another flaw (CVE-2025-24085) led to privilege escalation. Update NOW to iOS/iPadOS 18.3.1! https://t.co/T1MAc8L5JX… https:
@dCypherIO
11 Feb 2025
136 Impressions
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🔐 Attenzione utenti Apple! La vulnerabilità zero-day CVE-2025-24085 minaccia i vostri iPhone, iPad e Mac. Aggiornate subito per proteggere i vostri dati! Siete pronti a difendere la vostra privacy? #AppleSecurity #CyberAlert https://t.co/SwzpZIrgj8
@LoSmartphone
11 Feb 2025
20 Impressions
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Update your Apple products immediately! Due to CVE-2025-24085 it disables USB restricted mode and allows for exploitation and sideloading of unauthorized applications (back doors mostly). Do not ignore this update!
@zeroday31337
11 Feb 2025
20 Impressions
0 Retweets
0 Likes
0 Bookmarks
0 Replies
0 Quotes
Actively exploited CVE : CVE-2025-24085
@transilienceai
10 Feb 2025
9 Impressions
0 Retweets
0 Likes
0 Bookmarks
1 Reply
0 Quotes
#Apple released security updates for CVE-2025-24085. Don’t wait—check out this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how to secure your devices now! https://t.co/DIIpJHO5SN #ThreatAdvisory
@BarracudaMSP
10 Feb 2025
53 Impressions
0 Retweets
0 Likes
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0 Replies
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Actively exploited CVE : CVE-2025-24085
@transilienceai
9 Feb 2025
19 Impressions
0 Retweets
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1 Reply
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