CVE-2025-43254
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 | macos | From 13.0 (inc) to 13.7.7 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.7.7 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.6 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read caused by insufficient input validation. It occurs when processing a maliciously crafted file, which can cause unexpected application termination. The issue has been fixed in specific versions of macOS.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can cause applications to terminate unexpectedly when processing malicious files, potentially leading to denial of service or disruption of normal operations.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your macOS system to one of the fixed versions: macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.7, or macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. Avoid processing maliciously crafted files that could trigger unexpected app termination until the update is applied.