Product:
macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS
Summary
A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue can lead to unexpected system termination. The problem has been fixed in several versions of Apple’s operating systems.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.5 | CVE-2025-43282 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to run a malicious application on a vulnerable device. The application could potentially manipulate memory management, leading to a double free condition that may cause the system to terminate unexpectedly. User interaction is required to execute the malicious application.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia
- iOS
- iPadOS
- watchOS
- tvOS
- visionOS
- macOS Ventura
- macOS Sonoma
Mitigation
Users are advised to update their devices to the latest versions of the operating systems to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly applying security updates can help protect against potential exploits.