CVE-2025-43203
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Publication date: 2025-09-15
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ipados | to 18.7 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | to 18.7 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-922 | The product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to an unlocked Apple device to potentially view an image in the most recently viewed locked note due to improper handling of caches. It was fixed by improving cache handling in iOS 18.7, iPadOS 18.7, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If an attacker gains physical access to your unlocked device, they may be able to see images from your most recently viewed locked notes, potentially exposing sensitive or private information.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your device to iOS 18.7 or iPadOS 18.7, or later versions such as iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, where the issue has been fixed with improved handling of caches.