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CVE-2025-43534 is a path handling vulnerability in the iTunes Store component of iOS and iPadOS that can allow bypass of Activation Lock. The flaw stems from insufficient validation during path handling, enabling an attacker with physical access to a target device to circumvent the Activation Lock protection mechanism. Apple addressed the issue through improved validation in iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, as well as iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2.
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An iTunes Store path handling flaw that could allow physical-access bypass of Activation Lock.
A path handling issue that may allow a physically present attacker to bypass Activation Lock.
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