UAF DoS in Apple macOS/iPadOS (fixed 15.6/17.7.9)
CVE-2025-43222 Published on July 30, 2025
A use-after-free issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43222 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2025-43222 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-43222
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Affected Versions
Apple iPadOS:- Before 17.7.9 is affected.
- Before 13.7.7 is affected.
- Before 14.7.7 is affected.
- Before 15.6 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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