Resource management error in macOS - CVE-2025-43282

Vulnerability identifier: #VU117314

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-43282

CWE-ID: CWE-399

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local application to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of internal resources within the OS kernel. A local application can cause unexpected system termination.

macOS
visionOS
watchOS
iPadOS
tvOS
Apple iOS

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macOS - addressed in versions 15.6 24G84, 13.7.7 22H722, 14.7.7 23H723
visionOS - update to 2.6
watchOS - update to 11.6
iPadOS - addressed in versions 17.7.9, 18.6 22G86
tvOS - update to 18.6
Apple iOS - update to 18.6 22G86

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149

• Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS Sequoia
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple visionOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple tvOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Ventura
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iPadOS 17
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS and iPadOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Sonoma