CVE-2025-43474
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel 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
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43474
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 14.8.2 (exc)
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.2 (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 read issue caused by insufficient input validation. It allows an application to read memory outside the intended boundaries, potentially accessing kernel memory.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could cause unexpected system termination (crashes) or read sensitive kernel memory, which may lead to information disclosure or system instability.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 where the issue is fixed.

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