CVE-2025-43297
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Publication date: 2025-09-15

Last updated on: 2025-11-03

Assigner: Apple Inc.

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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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-2025-43297
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.0 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service, potentially making the affected system or application unavailable.

Mitigation Strategies

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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