CVE-2025-43372 is an input validation vulnerability in Apple’s media parsing/processing functionality, referenced in the provided content as affecting ImageIO and also mentioned in relation to CoreMedia. Apple states that processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory. The issue was addressed through improved input validation. Based on the available information, the flaw is triggered during handling of attacker-controlled media content and can result in a crash or memory corruption within the affected process.
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An input validation flaw in media processing that could lead to app termination or process memory corruption with a malicious media file.
A CoreMedia vulnerability where a maliciously crafted media file may cause app termination or memory corruption.
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