CVE-2025-43300

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.7.8, macOS Ventura 13.7.8, iPadOS 17.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, iOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 18.6.2. Processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
KEV Since 
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Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-43300?
CVE-2025-43300 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-43300?
To fix CVE-2025-43300, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-43300 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2025-43300 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-43300?
CVE-2025-43300 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS.
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