CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2025-43300

CVSS v3

10

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

0.7%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.8.5 and iPadOS 15.8.5, iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12. Processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
8/21/2025
Patch Due Date
9/11/2025
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
8/21/2025

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43300?

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.8.5 and iPadOS 15.8.5, iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12. Processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.

Is CVE-2025-43300 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-43300 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 9/11/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-43300?

CVE-2025-43300 has a CVSS v3 base score of 10 (CRITICAL severity).

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