CVE-2025-43189 Information disclosure in macOS

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A malicious app can read kernel memory due to improper memory handling, requiring users to update macOS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-43189?

CVE-2025-43189 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 29 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. A malicious app may be able to read kernel memory.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43189?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43189?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43189 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-43189 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43189 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-574p-2r3p-7673.

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