CVE-2025-43440
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2025-43440 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 26.1 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 26.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 26.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 26.1 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 26.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 26.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125637Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125638Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125639Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125640Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-43440?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash.
How severe is CVE-2025-43440?
CVE-2025-43440 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43440?
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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