Apple Unveils Security Patch to Address Image Vulnerability

Apple has taken action to address a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting its operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, and macOS). The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-43300, arises from an out-of-bounds write error in the ImageIO framework. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit devices by viewing images, prompting Apple to immediately release security patches. How Does the Vulnerability Operate? Malicious image files can corrupt memory and potentially grant unauthorized access to users’ devices. Simply opening or viewing such an image could trigger this attack, emphasizing the urgency of applying these updates released by Apple.