CVE-2025-43478
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2025-43478 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system 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-2025-43478?
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
How severe is CVE-2025-43478?
CVE-2025-43478 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43478?
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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