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MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-43398
Apple VisionOS/WatchOS/iOS/tvOS Unexpected System Termination Vulnerability
Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 4, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 5, 2025, 7:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-43398 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apple macos
2 Apple iphone_os
3 Apple tvos
4 Apple watchos
5 Apple ipados
6 Apple visionos
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 6
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Update systems to the latest visionOS, macOS, watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, or tvOS versions to fix memory handling.
  • Update visionOS to version 26.1.
  • Update macOS to version 14.8.2 or 15.7.2.
  • Update watchOS to version 26.1.
  • Update iOS and iPadOS to version 26.1.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2025-43398 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-43398.

URL Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125633
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-43398 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-43398 weaknesses.

CAPEC-8: Buffer Overflow in an API Call Buffer Overflow in an API Call CAPEC-9: Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities CAPEC-10: Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables CAPEC-14: Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow CAPEC-24: Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow CAPEC-42: MIME Conversion MIME Conversion CAPEC-44: Overflow Binary Resource File Overflow Binary Resource File CAPEC-45: Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links CAPEC-46: Overflow Variables and Tags Overflow Variables and Tags CAPEC-47: Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion CAPEC-100: Overflow Buffers Overflow Buffers CAPEC-123: Buffer Manipulation Buffer Manipulation

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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Born at : Sept. 16, 2024, 6:17 p.m. This repo has been linked 12 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-43398 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • The Cyber Express
Apple Rolls Out iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 With Critical Security Fixes

Apple has released a new round of security updates for its mobile platforms, introducing iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. The latest Apple security updates are available for a wide range of devices. iPhone m ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 04, 2025 (2 days, 8 hours ago)
  • CybersecurityNews
Apple Patches Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1

Apple released iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, addressing multiple vulnerabilities that could lead to privacy breaches, app crashes, and potential data leaks for iPhone and iPad users. The update targets de ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 04, 2025 (2 days, 20 hours ago)

Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-43398 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 05, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in visionOS 26.1, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, watchOS 26.1, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125633
    Removed Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632
    Removed Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635
    Removed Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636
    Removed Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125637
    Removed Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125638
    Removed Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125639
    Removed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Removed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Removed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Removed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/125637 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Removed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/125638 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Removed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/125639 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 05, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 14.0 up to (excluding) 14.8.2 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 15.0 up to (excluding) 15.7.2 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 26.1 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 26.1 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 26.1 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 26.1 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 26.1
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/125637 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/125638 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/125639 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Nov. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-119
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in visionOS 26.1, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, watchOS 26.1, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125637
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125638
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125639
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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