Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Apple Operating Systems
CVE-2025-43361

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple

Vendor
CVE Published:
4 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-43361?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability has been identified across several Apple operating systems, which could allow a malicious application to gain unauthorized access to kernel memory. This issue has been addressed through improved bounds checking mechanisms in affected versions, ensuring better protection against potential exploitation. Users are encouraged to update their devices to the latest software versions to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 26

macOS < 14.8

macOS < 15.7

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-43361 : Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Apple Operating Systems