CVE-2025-43221
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-30
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ipados | to 18.6 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | to 18.6 (exc) |
| apple | macos | to 15.6 (exc) |
| apple | tvos | to 18.6 (exc) |
| apple | visionos | to 2.6 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds access issue caused by insufficient bounds checking when processing media files. It can be triggered by a maliciously crafted media file, potentially leading to unexpected app termination or corruption of process memory.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can cause applications to crash unexpectedly or lead to memory corruption, which might be leveraged to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: macOS Sequoia 15.6, iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, or tvOS 18.6. Avoid processing untrusted or maliciously crafted media files until the update is applied.