Product:
macOS
Summary
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory. This vulnerability could lead to significant impacts on system availability and confidentiality.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.1 | CVE-2025-43287 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious image and convince a user to open it on a vulnerable macOS system. Once the image is processed, it may lead to memory corruption, allowing the attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Affected Products
- macOS Tahoe 26: The latest version that addresses the memory handling issue.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of macOS to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly applying security updates can help protect against similar issues in the future.