CVE-2025-43244 Race condition in macOS

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A race condition in macOS allows an app to cause unexpected system termination, requiring users to update their operating system.

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-2025-43244?

CVE-2025-43244 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

A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43244?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43244?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43244 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-43244 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43244 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3w9q-v2w9-rrmm.

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