CVE-2025-43338
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.1
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Modified
Source identifier
Published
2025-11-04 02:15:40.717000
Last modified
2026-10-18 21:10:00.120000
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