CVE-2025-43224

7.1 HIGH
Published: July 30, 2025 Modified: November 03, 2025

Description

An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in visionOS 2.6, tvOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124147
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124153
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124154
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/30
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/36
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/37
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
1th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple