This issue was addressed with improved checks.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 15.8.4, 16.7.11, 18.3.1, 17.7.5, 13.7.4, and 4 more
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
Apple's iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, and watchOS are affected. A logic flaw in how these systems process a maliciously crafted photo or video shared through an iCloud Link can compromise the device's security.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
Read the original description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.8.4 and iPadOS 15.8.4, iOS 16.7.11 and iPadOS 16.7.11, iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 17.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.7.4, visionOS 2.3.1, watchOS 11.3.1. 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.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CVE published
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Apple iOS and iPadOS
fixed in 15.8.4; fixed in 16.7.11; fixed in 18.3.1
- Apple iPadOS
fixed in 17.7.5
- Apple macOS
fixed in 13.7.4; fixed in 14.7.4; fixed in 15.3.1
- Apple visionOS
fixed in 2.3.1
- Apple watchOS
fixed in 11.3.1
References 9
Questions about CVE-2025-43200
What does this mean?
A logic issue in Apple's software can be triggered when a maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link is processed. The advisory text provided does not describe the resulting impact.Source: support.apple.com, support.apple.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The affected products are iOS and iPadOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, and watchOS, with earlier versions than the fixed releases listed in the advisory. To check a device, compare its version under the system's software update or About settings against the fixed versions (for example, iOS 18.3.1 or macOS 15.3.1).Source: support.apple.com, support.apple.com
What should I do about it?
Update to a fixed version for your product line: iOS 15.8.4, 16.7.11, or 18.3.1, iPadOS 17.7.5 or the matching fixed release, macOS 13.7.4, 14.7.4, or 15.3.1, visionOS 2.3.1, or watchOS 11.3.1. No workaround is listed in the facts provided.Source: support.apple.com, support.apple.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-06-16, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data