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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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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | Apple | 26.1, 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | macOS | 0, 0, 0 |
| Apple | macOS | 0, 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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vulnetix vdb fixes CVE-2025-43402
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