CVE-2025-43462
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 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 02:15:51.510000
Last modified
2026-10-18 21:10:00.120000
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