CVE-2025-43226: apple ios and ipados Out-of-bounds Read
CVSS: 4.0v3.1MediumModified
Published 29-07-2025Last modified 02-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-43226 is a medium (CVSS 4.0) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in apple ios and ipados. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.0/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.24%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 29-07-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, watchOS 11.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.0MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.24%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
14%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.24% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.24%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apple7 products
- ios and ipados< 18.6
- ipados< 17.7.9 | ≥ 18.0, < 18.6
- iphone_os< 18.6
- macos< 15.6 | < 14.7.7 | ≥ 15.0, < 15.6
- tvos< 18.6
1 vendor · 7 products