VDB-318124 · CVE-2025-43209 · Nessus 243011

Apple tvOS Web out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple tvOS. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Web Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-43209. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple tvOS (affected version not known). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Web Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, iPadOS 17.7.9, iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, tvOS 18.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, watchOS 11.6, visionOS 2.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-43209 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 243011 (macOS 13.x < 13.7.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities (124151)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (243011). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Digital Media Player

Vendor

Apple

Name

tvOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 243011
Nessus Name: macOS 13.x < 13.7.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities (124151)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
07/30/2025 +105 days Advisory disclosed
07/30/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/02/2025 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43209 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43209
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318124

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2025 08:16
Updated: 08/02/2025 15:00
Changes: 07/30/2025 08:16 (54), 07/31/2025 03:50 (1), 08/02/2025 15:00 (2)
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