Product:
macOS, iOS, iPadOS
Summary
A denial-of-service issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue may allow an app to cause a denial-of-service. The problem has been fixed in several versions of macOS and iOS.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.5 | CVE-2025-43295 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to create a malicious app that, when executed, could trigger the denial-of-service condition. The app would require user interaction to initiate the attack, making it necessary for the user to install and run the app on their device.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia
- macOS Sonoma
- macOS Tahoe
- iOS 18
- iPadOS 18
Mitigation
Users are advised to update their devices to the latest versions of macOS and iOS to mitigate the risk of this denial-of-service vulnerability. Regularly updating software can help protect against known vulnerabilities.