CVE-2025-43385
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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 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1. 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
AI Q&A
2025-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43385
Affected Vendors & Products
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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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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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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 devices.

Mitigation Strategies

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.

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