CVE-2025-43474 Information disclosure in macOS
An out-of-bounds read in macOS allows an app to read kernel memory or cause system termination, requiring a security patch.
- 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-2025-43474?
CVE-2025-43474 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 4 Nov 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 input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43474?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43474?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43474 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-43474 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43474 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7jw7-wvw3-gc2g.