CVE-2025-43380
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2025-43380 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. Parsing a file may lead to an unexpected app termination.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.7.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-43380?
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. Parsing a file may lead to an unexpected app termination.
How severe is CVE-2025-43380?
CVE-2025-43380 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43380?
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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