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CVE-2025-43520

VendorApple
ProductMultiple Products
Known exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEVMarch 20, 2026
KEV due dateApril 3, 2026
Known ransomware useNot identified by CISA

Apple watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, and tvOS contain a classic buffer overflow vulnerability which could allow a malicious application to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA KEV status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Known ransomware campaign use: Unknown.

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