CVE-2025-43202: Processing a file may lead to memory corruption in Apple iOS and 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-43202 is a vulnerability affecting Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing a file may cause memory corruption. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. Successful exploitation could lead to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Apple fixed this issue by improving memory handling in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause memory corruption by processing a crafted file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system compromise. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are specified by the vendor.
CVE-2025-43202: Processing a file may lead to memory corruption in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-43202 is a vulnerability affecting Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing a file may cause memory corruption. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. Successful exploitation could lead to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Apple fixed this issue by improving memory handling in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause memory corruption by processing a crafted file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system compromise. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are specified by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T15:24:37.088Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb81ae6bfc5ba1df6de03
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:26 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:47:58 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:40:53 PM
Views: 66
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