Out-of-bounds access in Apple Audio media file processing
CVE-2025-43346 is an out-of-bounds access vulnerability in Apple Audio-related media file processing. According to the provided Apple advisory text, processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory. Apple states the issue was addressed through improved bounds checking. The vulnerability affects Apple platforms prior to the fixes released in iOS 18.7 and iPadOS 18.7, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26.
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An out-of-bounds access in media processing that could cause app crashes or process memory corruption when handling a malicious media file.
An Audio vulnerability where a maliciously crafted media file may cause app termination or memory corruption.
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