CVE-2025-43510
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2025-43510 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | apple |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2025-12-12 21:15:55 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-03 14:28:19 UTC |
| Description | A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved lock state checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1. A malicious application may cause unexpected changes in memory shared between processes. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.8 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.003550000 probability, percentile 0.279650000 (date 2026-07-22)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2026-03-20; due 2026-04-03; ransomware use Unknown
Problem Types: CWE-667 | A malicious application may cause unexpected changes in memory shared between processes | CWE-667 CWE-667 Improper Locking
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
RequiredScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | Apple |
|---|---|
| Product | Multiple Products |
| Name | Apple Multiple Products Improper Locking Vulnerability |
| Required Action | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
| Notes | https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125633 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125637 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125638 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125639 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43510 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Apple | IOS And IPadOS | affected 18.7.2 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Apple | IOS And IPadOS | affected 26.1 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Apple | MacOS | affected 14.8.2 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Apple | MacOS | affected 15.7.2 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Apple | MacOS | affected 26.1 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Apple | TvOS | affected 26.1 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Apple | VisionOS | affected 26.1 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Apple | WatchOS | affected 26.1 custom | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| support.apple.com/en-us/125634 | [email protected] | support.apple.com | Release Notes, Vendor Advisory |
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| support.apple.com/en-us/125639 | [email protected] | support.apple.com | Release Notes, Vendor Advisory |
| support.apple.com/en-us/125636 | [email protected] | support.apple.com | Release Notes, Vendor Advisory |
| cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/darksword-ios-exploit-chain | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | cloud.google.com | Technical Description |
| support.apple.com/en-us/125632 | [email protected] | support.apple.com | Release Notes, Vendor Advisory |
| support.apple.com/en-us/125633 | [email protected] | support.apple.com | Release Notes, Vendor Advisory |
| support.apple.com/en-us/125637 | [email protected] | support.apple.com | Release Notes, Vendor Advisory |
| support.apple.com/en-us/125638 | [email protected] | support.apple.com | Release Notes, Vendor Advisory |
| support.apple.com/en-us/125635 | [email protected] | support.apple.com | Release Notes, Vendor Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.