CVE-2025-24132 Overview
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in AirPlay audio SDK 2.7.1, AirPlay video SDK 3.6.0.126, CarPlay Communication Plug-in R18.1. An attacker on the local network may cause an unexpected app termination.
Critical Impact
Attackers can cause denial of service by terminating apps unexpectedly.
Affected Products
- Apple AirPlay Audio Software Development Kit
- Apple AirPlay Video Software Development Kit
- Apple CarPlay Communication Plug-in
Discovery Timeline
- Not Available - Vulnerability discovered by Not Available
- Not Available - Responsible disclosure to apple
- Not Available - CVE CVE-2025-24132 assigned
- Not Available - Apple releases security patch
- 2025-04-30 - CVE CVE-2025-24132 published to NVD
- 2025-05-12 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-24132
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability is related to improper memory handling in several Apple SDKs, which could be exploited by an attacker on the same network to trigger application crashes, leading to denial of service.
Root Cause
The root cause of the vulnerability is a memory corruption issue, specifically a buffer overflow, which can occur during certain network interactions.
Attack Vector
The attack vector requires the attacker to be on the same local network as the vulnerable application using the SDK.
// Example exploitation code (sanitized)
char buffer[10];
strcpy(buffer, "This is a very long string that overflows the buffer");
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-24132
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected application crashes
- Debug logs indicating buffer overflow
- Abnormal network activity involving vulnerable SDKs
Detection Strategies
Leverage network monitoring tools to detect anomalies in traffic patterns indicative of attempted exploitation of the vulnerability. Implement application-level logging to capture stack traces and error messages associated with buffer overflows.
Monitoring Recommendations
Use SentinelOne's Behavioral AI capabilities to monitor application behavior in real-time, detecting deviations that may indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-24132
Immediate Actions Required
- Update to AirPlay audio SDK 2.7.1, AirPlay video SDK 3.6.0.126, or CarPlay Communication Plug-in R18.1
- Isolate affected devices from the network until patched
- Enable network segmentation to minimize exposure
Patch Information
Patches are available from Apple, addressing the vulnerability through improved memory handling across affected SDKs. Refer to Apple's advisory for detailed patch instructions.
Workarounds
No specific workarounds exist apart from applying the available patches. Ensure robust network-level security practices are in place to prevent local network attacks.
# Example configuration to isolate vulnerable devices
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 12345 -j DROP
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