CVE-2025-43300
Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.8.5 and iPadOS 15.8.5, iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12, iOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 17.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.8, macOS Ventura 13.7.8. Processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
How to fix
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date: Sep 11, 2025- apple ipados15.8.5, 16.7.12, 17.7.10, 18.6.2 or later
- apple iphone_os15.8.5, 16.7.12, 18.6.2 or later
- apple macos13.7.8, 14.7.8, 15.6.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple ipados | v < 15.8.5, 16.0 ≤ v < 16.7.12, 17.0 ≤ v < 17.7.10, 18.0 ≤ v < 18.6.2 | 15.8.5, 16.7.12, 17.7.10, 18.6.2 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 15.8.5, 16.0 ≤ v < 16.7.12, 17.0 ≤ v < 18.6.2 | 15.8.5, 16.7.12, 18.6.2 |
| apple macos | 13.0 ≤ v < 13.7.8, 14.0 ≤ v < 14.7.8, 15.0 ≤ v < 15.6.1 | 13.7.8, 14.7.8, 15.6.1 |
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