CVE-2025-43373
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. 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 or corrupt kernel memory.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.5
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Modified
Source identifier
Published
2025-11-04 02:15:44.607000
Last modified
2026-10-18 21:10:00.120000
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