Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, watchOS 11.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.7.9 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.6 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.7.7 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 18.6 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 2.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 11.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124147Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124148Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124153Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124154Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124155Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/30
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/31
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/33
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/35
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/36
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/37
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-43226?
CVE-2025-43226 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, wa...
How severe is CVE-2025-43226?
CVE-2025-43226 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43226?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.