Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, iPadOS 17.7.4. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | < 18.3 |
| Apple | iPadOS | < 17.7.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122067Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/14
Timeline
- Published
- Jan 27, 2025
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified