Mail Header Parsing Vulnerability in Apple Products
CVE-2025-43494

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple

Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-43494?

A vulnerability involving mail header parsing has been discovered in Apple's software products. This issue can potentially enable an attacker to induce a persistent denial-of-service condition by exploiting insufficient checks in mail header parsing. Apple has addressed these vulnerabilities in updates across multiple platforms including iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. It is crucial for users to update to the latest software versions to safeguard against potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 26.1

iOS and iPadOS < 18.7

macOS < 14.8

References

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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