Security Researchers Share PoC for CVE-2025-31200, a Security Vulnerability Patched in iOS 18.4.1

In a move that has left many in the iPhone hacking community on edge, a group of security researchers has shared a proof-of-concept (PoC) for the recently patched CoreAudio vulnerability CVE-2025-31200 in iOS and iPadOS 18.4.1.

Apple had previously addressed this vulnerability as part of its patch cycle, but what's interesting is that the researchers behind the PoC have managed to demonstrate a "controlled, if not arbitrary write" for affected devices. This means that they've successfully exploited the vulnerability to execute malicious code on the device, despite Apple's best efforts to prevent it.

The researchers, who go by the handles Noahhw46, zhuowei, and defiling9046, have shared their PoC on GitHub, where anyone can access and explore the code. While they've noted that a full write-up of their findings is still in the works, it's clear that this vulnerability has significant implications for the security of Apple devices.

Arbitrary write vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-31200 are often harnessed by exploits to enable on-device hacks, such as those seen with utilities like Misaka and PureKFD. These exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on a device, potentially leading to a range of security issues.

But will this vulnerability be useful in developing a jailbreak? According to Lars Fröder, lead developer of the Dopamine jailbreak, it's unlikely that CVE-2025-31200 will be used for jailbreaking purposes. While some vulnerabilities are often used as exploits for jailbreaks, not all can be bypassed or utilized in this way.

Fröder explains that spyware operations don't always require the same level of complexity as jailbreaks do, making it easier for attackers to gain access to a device without needing to exploit every security mechanism. This is particularly concerning, as it highlights the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between Apple and hackers.

As we continue to monitor the iPhone hacking climate, one thing is clear: CVE-2025-31200 is just another example of the ongoing vulnerability landscape that affects all devices. We'll be keeping a close eye on any further developments related to this vulnerability and will let our readers know about anything interesting as soon as it comes to light.