CVE-2025-43386
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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 | 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 in certain Apple operating systems. It occurs when processing a maliciously crafted media file, which can cause the application to terminate unexpectedly or corrupt the process memory. The issue was fixed by improving bounds checking in iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can cause apps to crash unexpectedly or lead to memory corruption, which might be leveraged by attackers to disrupt normal device operation or potentially execute arbitrary code.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your devices to iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, or visionOS 26.1 as these versions include the fix with improved bounds checking to prevent out-of-bounds access issues.