CVE-2025-43338

An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.

CVSS v3 7.1 HIGH

7.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125108
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125110
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126350

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::

History

18 Oct 2026, 21:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Se abordó un problema de acceso fuera de límites con una comprobación de límites mejorada. Este problema está corregido en macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, iOS 26 y iPadOS 26. El procesamiento de un archivo multimedia malintencionado puede provocar el cierre inesperado de la aplicación o la corrupción de la memoria del proceso.

Information

Published : 2025-11-04 02:15

Updated : 2026-10-18 21:10

NVD link : CVE-2025-43338

Mitre link : CVE-2025-43338

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-43338

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos
iphone_os
ipados

CWE

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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