Product:
macOS, iOS, iPadOS
Summary
A denial-of-service issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue affects multiple Apple operating systems and can allow an app to cause a denial-of-service. The issue has been fixed in the latest versions of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.5 | CVE-2025-43299 |
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 attack requires local access to the device and user interaction to run the app, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia
- macOS Sonoma
- macOS Tahoe
- iOS
- iPadOS
Mitigation
Users are advised to update their devices to the latest versions of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS to mitigate the risk of this denial-of-service vulnerability. Regularly updating software can help protect against known vulnerabilities.