Severity
High
Analysis Summary
CVE-2025-43200
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 11.3.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.4, iOS 15.8.4 and iPadOS 15.8.4, iOS 16.7.11 and iPadOS 16.7.11, iPadOS 17.7.5, visionOS 2.3.1, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.4. A logic issue existed when processing a maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
Impact
- Gain Access
Indicators of Compromise
CVE
CVE-2025-43200
Affected Vendors
- Apple
Affected Products
- Apple iOS and iPadOS 16.7
- Apple macOS 14.7
- Apple macOS 15.3
- Apple iPadOS 17.7
- Apple watchOS 11.3
- Apple iOS and iPadOS 15.8
- Apple macOS 13.7
- Apple iOS and iPadOS 18.3
- Apple visionOS 2.3
Remediation
Refer to Apple Security Advisory for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information.