CVE-2025-43374
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-21
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
Description
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ipados | to 17.7.7 (exc) |
| apple | ipados | From 18.0 (inc) to 18.5 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | to 18.5 (exc) |
| apple | macos | to 13.7.3 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.7.3 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.5 (exc) |
| apple | visionos | to 2.5 (exc) |
| apple | watchos | to 11.5 (exc) |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-121 | A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read in kernel memory that occurs due to insufficient bounds checking. It can be triggered by an attacker who is physically close to the device, potentially causing the system to read memory outside the intended boundaries.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker in physical proximity could exploit this vulnerability to cause an out-of-bounds read in kernel memory, which may lead to information disclosure or system instability, potentially compromising the security and reliability of the affected device.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the security updates provided by Apple for your device's operating system as soon as possible. Specifically, update to iPadOS 17.7.7, iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.5, or watchOS 11.5 depending on your device. Since the vulnerability requires physical proximity, also limit physical access to your devices to untrusted individuals.