CVE-2025-43264 Memory corruption in macOS

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can corrupt process memory by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted image, potentially leading to code execution or crashes.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-43264?

CVE-2025-43264 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 2 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43264?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43264?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43264 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2025-43264 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43264 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-cr3p-mjqh-499p.

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