CVE-2025-43478

MEDIUM

macOS < 14.8.2, < 15.7.2, < 26.1 - Use-After-Free

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0001
EPSS Percentile 2.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (4)
Apple/macOS < 14.8.2
Apple/macOS < 15.7.2
Apple/macOS < 26.1
apple/macos 14.0 - 14.8.2
Published Nov 04, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026