VDB
CVE-2025-43338
CVE-2025-43338
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.1 HIGH
Reported by apple · Published November 4, 2025
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.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ipados | apple | 26.0 |
| iphone_os | apple | 26.0 |
| iOS and iPadOS | Apple | 26 |
| macOS | Apple | 26, 14.8.4, 14.8.2 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
7.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | 0 |
| Apple | macOS | 0, 0, 0 |
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | 0 |
| Apple | macOS | 0, 0, 0 |
Timeline
- Nov 3, 2025 CVE Published
- Nov 4, 2025 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Mar 17, 2026 Security Advisory (4 in total, the first dated here)
- Apr 2, 2026 CVE Updated
- Jun 7, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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