CVE-2025-43383
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-04
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ipados | to 26.1 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | to 26.1 (exc) |
| apple | macos | to 15.7.2 (exc) |
| apple | tvos | to 26.1 (exc) |
| apple | visionos | to 26.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds access issue that occurs when processing a maliciously crafted media file. It was addressed by improving bounds checking in affected Apple operating systems. Exploiting this issue could cause unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can cause applications to unexpectedly terminate or lead to corruption of process memory, potentially affecting system stability or security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, or macOS Sequoia 15.7.2. Avoid processing untrusted or maliciously crafted media files until the update is applied.