CVE-2025-43361

Name: CVE-2025-43361
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-04T02:15:43.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43361 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, watchOS 26. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, watchOS 26. A malicious app may be able to read kernel memory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

8.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 26.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 26.1
Apple	Macos	< 14.8.2
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.7.2
Apple	Tvos	< 26.1
Apple	Visionos	< 26.1
Apple	Watchos	< 26.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125108Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125110
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125114Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125115Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125116Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43361?

How severe is CVE-2025-43361?

CVE-2025-43361 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43361?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-43361?

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Source: NVD / NIST