Use after free in Apple Safari
Priority CRITICAL 97Exploited in the wildCWE-416Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 16 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-416 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.2, iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26. CVE-2025-14174 was also issued in response to this report.
Why it matters now
Exploitation Active In CISA KEV since 2025-12-15CISA due date 2026-01-05
EPSS 0.2565 97th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Safari (Apple): 26.2iOS and iPadOS (Apple): 18.7.3, 26.2+4 more productsRed Hat: 11 advisoriesRed Hat: 16 fixed, 2 without a fix
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Active
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | before 26.2 | 26.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | before 18.7.3; before 26.2 | 18.7.3, 26.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | macOS | before 26.2 | 26.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | tvOS | before 26.2 | 26.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | visionOS | before 26.2 | 26.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | watchOS | before 26.2 | 26.2 | Patch available | CNA |
- Safari VendorApple Affected before 26.2 Fixed in 26.2 Patch available CNA
- iOS and iPadOS VendorApple Affected before 18.7.3; before 26.2 Fixed in 18.7.3, 26.2 Patch available CNA
- macOS VendorApple Affected before 26.2 Fixed in 26.2 Patch available CNA
- tvOS VendorApple Affected before 26.2 Fixed in 26.2 Patch available CNA
- visionOS VendorApple Affected before 26.2 Fixed in 26.2 Patch available CNA
- watchOS VendorApple Affected before 26.2 Fixed in 26.2 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 7
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 26.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 18.7.3; 26.0 to before 26.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 18.7.3; 26.0 to before 26.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 26.0 to before 26.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 26.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 26.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 26.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 26.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 18.7.3; 26.0 to before 26.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 18.7.3; 26.0 to before 26.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 26.0 to before 26.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 26.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 26.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 26.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Safari (Apple) Fixed in 26.2
- Fix · CNA iOS and iPadOS (Apple) Fixed in 18.7.3, 26.2
- Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 26.2
- Fix · CNA tvOS (Apple) Fixed in 26.2
- Fix · CNA visionOS (Apple) Fixed in 26.2
- Fix · CNA watchOS (Apple) Fixed in 26.2
Red Hat 11 advisories
- RHSA-2025:23975 Released 2025-12-24 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkitgtk4 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-2.50.4-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-devel-2.50.4-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-2.50.4-2.el7_9 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-devel-2.50.4-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-doc-2.50.4-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-devel-2.50.4-2.el7_9
- RHSA-2025:23974 Released 2025-12-24 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.6) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el9_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el9_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el9_6 +1
- RHSA-2025:23972 Released 2025-12-24 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el9_4, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el9_4, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el9_4 +1
Show 8 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2025:23973 Released 2025-12-24 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.8) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el8_8, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el8_8, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el8_8 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.8) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el8_8, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el8_8, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el8_8 +1
- RHSA-2025:23971 Released 2025-12-24 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el9_2, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el9_2, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el9_2 +1
- RHSA-2025:23970 Released 2025-12-24 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el9_0, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el9_0, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el9_0 +1
- RHSA-2025:23969 Released 2025-12-24 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v. 8.2) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el8_2, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el8_2, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el8_2 +1
- RHSA-2025:23968 Released 2025-12-24 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.6) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el8_6 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.6) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el8_6 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.6) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el8_6 +1
- RHSA-2025:23967 Released 2025-12-24 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.4) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el8_4 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el8_4 +1
- RHSA-2025:23700 Released 2025-12-18 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el9_7, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el9_7, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el9_7 +1
- RHSA-2025:23663 Released 2025-12-18 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) webkit2gtk3-2.50.4-1.el8_10, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.50.4-1.el8_10, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.50.4-1.el8_10 +1
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
Apple macOS 26.2
14 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 4 MEDIUM, 9 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-28226 Open redirect in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 50
- TI-2025-28132 Missing authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 50
- TI-2025-29031 Information disclosure in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 49
- Release ·
Apple visionOS 26.2
9 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 3 MEDIUM, 5 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-28132 Missing authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 50
- TI-2025-29031 Information disclosure in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2025-28239 Type confusion in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 47
Show 4 more groups
- Release ·
Apple Safari 26.2
8 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 2 MEDIUM, 5 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-28226 Open redirect in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 50
- TI-2025-28239 Type confusion in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 47
- TI-2025-29034 Improper access control in Apple SafariPriority LOW 24
- Release ·
Apple iOS and iPadOS 18.7.3, 26.2
8 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 2 MEDIUM, 5 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-29031 Information disclosure in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2025-28239 Type confusion in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 47
- TI-2025-29044 Improper access control in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority LOW 24
- Release ·
Apple watchOS 26.2
6 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 1 MEDIUM, 4 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-29031 Information disclosure in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2025-28232 Improper input validation in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority LOW 25
- TI-2025-29040 Improper access control in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority LOW 24
- Release ·
Apple tvOS 26.2
4 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 1 MEDIUM, 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-29031 Information disclosure in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2025-28232 Improper input validation in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority LOW 25
- TI-2025-28230 Race condition in Apple SafariPriority LOW 16
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23663 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23700 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v. 8.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23969 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23967 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23968 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23968 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23973 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23970 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23971 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23972 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23974 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23967 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23968 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23973 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23975 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:23975 |
Timeline
- 2025-12-15 Added to CISA KEV
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-43529
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-m9mp-fmfc-g6gc
References
More Apple Ipados vulnerabilities
- TI-2025-28008 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2025-22441 Apple iOS and iPadOS: An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2025-22440 Memory corruption in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2025-17951 Out-of-bounds write in Apple Safari KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2025-17847 Use after free in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2022-06854 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2025-43529 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-43529 · NVD
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-m9mp-fmfc-g6gc · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2025-43529 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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