Apple visionOS Kernel Memory out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple visionOS. This impacts an unknown function of the component Kernel Memory Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-43374. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple visionOS (version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Kernel Memory 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 confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.7, iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.5, watchOS 11.5. An attacker in physical proximity may be able to cause an out-of-bounds read in kernel memory.

The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-43374 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-198518). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.3

VulDB Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Temp Score: 2.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
11/22/2025 +220 days Advisory disclosed
11/22/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/23/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43374 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43374
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-333298
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/22/2025 08:47
Updated: 11/23/2025 14:58
Changes: 11/22/2025 08:47 (54), 11/23/2025 14:58 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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