Apple iCloud Link Photo/Video Logic CVE-2025-43200 (fixed iOS 16.7.11+)
CVE-2025-43200 Published on June 16, 2025
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 11.3.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.4, iOS 15.8.4 and iPadOS 15.8.4, iOS 16.7.11 and iPadOS 16.7.11, iPadOS 17.7.5, visionOS 2.3.1, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.4. A logic issue existed when processing a maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Apple Multiple Products Unspecified Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS, contain an unspecified vulnerability when processing a maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by July 7, 2025: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43200 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-43200
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Version unspecified and below 16.7 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 14.7 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 15.3 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 17.7 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 11.3 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 15.8 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 13.7 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 18.3 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 2.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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