Apple CVE-2025-43300
CRITICALCVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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4DescriptionNVD
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.8.5 and iPadOS 15.8.5, iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12. Processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
AnalysisAI
Apple iOS/iPadOS contain an out-of-bounds write in image processing that allows code execution through malicious images, exploited in extremely sophisticated targeted attacks against specific individuals.
Technical ContextAI
The CWE-787 out-of-bounds write in the image processing pipeline is triggered by malformed image data. The vulnerability affects older iOS versions (15.x, 16.x), indicating it was exploited before the latest security updates.
RemediationAI
Update iOS/iPadOS. Enable Lockdown Mode for at-risk individuals.
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