CVE-2025-43445
Apple VisionOS Media File Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 4, 2025, 2:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 5, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-43445
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Install visionOS 26.1 or later.
- Install macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 or later.
- Install macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 or later.
- Install watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, or tvOS 26.1 or later.
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-2025-43445.
| 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-2025-43445 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-43445
weaknesses.
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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
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-43445 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.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. 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. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory. 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. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *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 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 14.8.2 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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-125 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. 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. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory. 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