Apple visionOS Audio File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple visionOS. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Audio File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-43277. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple visionOS (affected version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Audio File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, watchOS 11.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to memory corruption.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-43277 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 current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/02/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 243030 (macOS 15.x < 15.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities (124149)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (243030) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-23052). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 243030
Nessus Name: macOS 15.x < 15.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities (124149)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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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-2025-43277 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43277
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318256
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2025 08:42
Updated: 08/02/2025 11:17
Changes: 07/30/2025 08:42 (54), 07/31/2025 10:01 (1), 08/01/2025 10:26 (1), 08/02/2025 11:17 (2)
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