Review reviewHigh

CVE-2025-43202

Apple iOS and iPadOS, macOS, ipados

This issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6. Processing a file may lead to memory corruption.

CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.41%
33.6% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.04.03
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.41%
Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

This issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6. Processing a file may lead to memory corruption.

Affected product and versions

Product
Apple iOS and iPadOS, macOS, ipados
Affected versions
< 18.6, < 15.6
Fixed versions
18.6, 15.6

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Apple iOS and iPadOS, macOS, ipados and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-787
CVE-2025-43202 — Apple iOS and iPadOS, macOS, ipados | SECUFOCUS NOW