CVE-2025-43236: An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination in Apple macOS
CVE-2025-43236 is a type confusion vulnerability in Apple macOS that could allow an attacker to cause unexpected application termination. The issue was addressed by Apple through improved memory handling and is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. 6, macOS Sonoma 14. 7. 7, and macOS Ventura 13. 7. 7. The vulnerability has a low severity rating with a CVSS score of 3. 3, indicating limited impact primarily resulting in denial of service via app crashes. There are no known exploits in the wild for this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-43236) involves a type confusion flaw in macOS that could lead to unexpected termination of applications. Apple fixed the issue by improving memory handling in specific macOS versions: Sequoia 15.6, Sonoma 14.7.7, and Ventura 13.7.7. The CVSS score of 3.3 reflects a low-severity impact limited to availability (app crashes) without confidentiality or integrity loss. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker may cause unexpected termination of applications on affected macOS versions, resulting in denial of service at the application level. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and has been released by Apple in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, and macOS Ventura 13.7.7. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2025-43236: An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2025-43236 is a type confusion vulnerability in Apple macOS that could allow an attacker to cause unexpected application termination. The issue was addressed by Apple through improved memory handling and is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. 6, macOS Sonoma 14. 7. 7, and macOS Ventura 13. 7. 7. The vulnerability has a low severity rating with a CVSS score of 3. 3, indicating limited impact primarily resulting in denial of service via app crashes. There are no known exploits in the wild for this vulnerability.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-43236) involves a type confusion flaw in macOS that could lead to unexpected termination of applications. Apple fixed the issue by improving memory handling in specific macOS versions: Sequoia 15.6, Sonoma 14.7.7, and Ventura 13.7.7. The CVSS score of 3.3 reflects a low-severity impact limited to availability (app crashes) without confidentiality or integrity loss. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker may cause unexpected termination of applications on affected macOS versions, resulting in denial of service at the application level. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and has been released by Apple in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, and macOS Ventura 13.7.7. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T15:24:37.091Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb81ae6bfc5ba1df6de14
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:26 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:52:47 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:40:23 PM
Views: 50
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