CVE-2025-43283 Memory corruption in macOS

Low 3.3 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w7g9-5cq5-xhcj.

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