Product:
macOS
Summary
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue may lead to unexpected system termination. The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.5 | CVE-2025-43312 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the system and can leverage a specially crafted application that triggers the buffer overflow. This requires user interaction to execute the malicious application, which can lead to system instability or termination.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia 15.7: Fixed the buffer overflow issue with improved bounds checking.
- macOS Sonoma 14.8: Addressed the vulnerability to prevent unexpected system termination.
- macOS Tahoe 26: Implemented fixes to enhance system stability against this issue.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update their macOS to the latest versions to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. Regularly applying security updates can help protect against potential exploits.