CVE-2025-43297
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Publication date: 2025-09-15
Last updated on: 2025-11-03
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
Description
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 26.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-843 | The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a type confusion issue related to memory handling in macOS Tahoe 26. It allows an application to cause a denial-of-service by exploiting improper memory management.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service, potentially making the affected system or application unavailable.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your system to macOS Tahoe 26 or later, as this version includes the fix for the vulnerability. Avoid running untrusted applications that may exploit the issue until the update is applied.
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