What is CVE-2025-43287?

CVE-2025-43287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2025-09-15.

How severe is CVE-2025-43287?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.

Buffer overflow in Apple macOS

CVE-2025-43287

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.002 (11.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-119 — Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43287?: CVE-2025-43287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2025-09-15.
How severe is CVE-2025-43287?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.