MEDIUM
CVE-2025-43238
CWE-190Published: April 2, 2026· Updated: Apr 3, 2026
6.2
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:0.9th
Official Description
An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-43238 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Apple1 product
macos
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (3)
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/124151Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-43238
CVSS Score6.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedApr 2, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-190)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-43238 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.