This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. 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. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS.
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Date Added
Due Date
Vulnerability Name
Required Action
2025-04-17
2025-05-08
Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write Vulnerability
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Date Added: 2025-04-17
Due Date: 2025-05-08
Vulnerability Name: Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write Vulnerability
Required Action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.