CVE-2025-43287
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Publication date: 2025-09-15

Last updated on: 2025-11-03

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory.
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Published
2025-09-15
Last Modified
2025-11-03
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-09-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43287
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper memory handling when processing a maliciously crafted image, which can lead to corruption of process memory. It has been addressed by improving memory handling in macOS Tahoe 26.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in process memory corruption, potentially causing application crashes or enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code or disrupt system operations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your system to macOS Tahoe 26 or later, as the issue is fixed in this version with improved memory handling to prevent process memory corruption from maliciously crafted images.

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