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

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-11-04 02:15

Updated : 2026-06-17 09:23

NVD link : CVE-2025-43338

Mitre link : CVE-2025-43338

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-43338

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

iphone_os
ipados
macos

CWE

CWE-79

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

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