CVE-2025-43283 Memory corruption in macOS
An out-of-bounds read in macOS allows an app to cause unexpected system termination, requiring an upgrade to the latest version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-43283?
CVE-2025-43283 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 15 Sep 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43283?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43283?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43283 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-2025-43283 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43283 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w7g9-5cq5-xhcj.