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CVE-2025-43402

CVE-2025-43402 PUBLISHED CVSS 7.8 HIGH

Reported by apple · Published December 12, 2025

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt process memory.

Fixed versions

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PackageEcosystemFixed in
macOSApple26.1, 15.7.4, 14.8.4

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

VendorProductVersions
ApplemacOS0, 0, 0
ApplemacOS0, 0, 0

Timeline

  • Nov 3, 2025 CVE Published
  • Dec 13, 2025 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
  • Mar 17, 2026 Security Advisory (4 in total, the first dated here)
  • Jun 7, 2026 Coalition ESS Score

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