CVE-2025-43338
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.
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Published
2025-11-04
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-43338
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple ipados to 26.0 (exc)
apple iphone_os to 26.0 (exc)
apple macos to 14.8.2 (exc)
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CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds access issue caused by insufficient bounds checking when processing media files. A specially crafted malicious media file can trigger this flaw, potentially causing unexpected app termination or corruption of process memory.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can cause applications to crash unexpectedly or lead to corruption of process memory, which may result in instability or unpredictable behavior of affected apps on macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26 devices.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your Apple devices to macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, iOS 26, or iPadOS 26 to apply the fix that addresses this vulnerability.

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