Summary: Apple has issued a security update to address a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-24200, that may have been exploited in sophisticated attacks targeting specific individuals. This vulnerability could disable USB Restricted Mode on locked devices, compromising user security. All users of affected devices are urged to update their software immediately to enhance security.
Affected: Apple devices (iPhone XS and later, various iPad models)
Keypoints :
- Vulnerability allows physical attacks to disable USB Restricted Mode on locked devices.
- USB Restricted Mode protects data access by limiting lightning port functionality when a device is locked.
- Majority of users are not at risk, but urgent updates are required to prevent potential exploits by copycat cybercriminals.
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/apple-releases-urgent-patch-usb-vulnerability