CVE-2025-43418
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Publication date: 2025-11-05

Last updated on: 2025-12-17

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.
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Published
2025-11-05
Last Modified
2025-12-17
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-11-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43418
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple ipados to 18.7.2 (exc)
apple iphone_os to 18.7.2 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to a locked iOS or iPadOS device to potentially view sensitive user information by exploiting options that were previously available on the locked device. The issue was addressed by restricting these options in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2.

Impact Analysis

If an attacker gains physical access to your locked device, they may be able to view sensitive information without unlocking the device, potentially compromising your privacy and security.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your device to iOS 18.7.2 or iPadOS 18.7.2 as these versions contain the fix that restricts options on a locked device to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive user information.

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