CVE-2025-43226

Name: CVE-2025-43226
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-30T00:15:34.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43226 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, watchOS 11.6. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, watchOS 11.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.7.9
Apple	Ipados	>= 18.0, < 18.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.6
Apple	Macos	< 14.7.7
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.6
Apple	Tvos	< 18.6
Apple	Visionos	< 2.6
Apple	Watchos	< 11.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/124147Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124148Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124153Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124154Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124155Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/30
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/31
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/33
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/35
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/36
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/37

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43226?

How severe is CVE-2025-43226?

CVE-2025-43226 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43226?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST