Product:
macOS Sequoia
Summary
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory. This vulnerability can lead to significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 8.8 | CVE-2025-43219 |
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious image and convincing a user to open it. Once the image is processed, it may lead to memory corruption, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia 15.6: This version includes the fix for the memory handling issue.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure they are running the latest version of macOS Sequoia. Regularly updating software and avoiding opening untrusted images can also help reduce the risk of exploitation.