Vulnerability · Published Jul 29, 2025 · Assigned by apple
CVE-2025-43224
High 7.1
In plain English
A high-severity out-of-bounds write in iOS and iPadOS from Apple. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 23% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.1High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 76.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-787 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124147
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124153
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124154
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/37
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/36
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/30