Security researchers share PoC for CVE-2025-31200, a security vulnerability patched in iOS 18.4.1

iPhone hacked matrix.

In iOS & iPadOS 18.4.1, Apple patched CVE-2025-31200, which is a CoreAudio security vulnerability patch that could have enabled arbitrary code execution in the userspace process responsible for processing the malicious file. Apple was made aware of instances in which this vulnerability may have been used against specifically targeted individuals and consequently patched it with improved bounds checking.

PureKFD device toolbox version 5.3 released with improvements for KFD exploit users

PureKFD.

PureKFD is an iOS toolbox for non-jailbroken devices that supports various versions of iOS & iPadOS ranging from 14.0 through 18.0/18.1 beta 4. While it previously only supported firmware versions that were susceptible to the Kernel File Descriptor (KFD) exploit, that all changed recently when the toolbox added support for the more recent SparseRestore exploit starting with version 6.

Dark abstract wallpapers for iPhone

Three iPhone mockups showing dark abstract wallpapers on iOS Lock Screen and Home Screen

Dark wallpaper is ideal for using your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone during the night, when you want to minimize light emission. Pair that with an abstract design of unique patterns, shapes, and designs, and you have the perfect wallpaper with the right amount of creative and artistic flair. Abstract wallpapers make the app icons, widgets, and text on your Home Screen and Lock Screens pop out. And with iOS applying the blur effect to your Home Screen background, you get a cleaner viewing experience.