What macOS Ventura 13.7.8 Fixes
macOS Ventura 13.7.8, released August 20, 2025, fixes 1 vulnerability in 1 part of the system, according to Apple's security advisory.
Apple says one of these flaws — CVE-2025-43300 — may already have been exploited. That makes macOS Ventura 13.7.8 an update to install now rather than at the weekend.
It is the newest security release for macOS Ventura on Apple's list.
| What an attacker could do | Fixes |
|---|---|
| Crash or denial of service | 1 |
Grouped by us from the impact Apple gives for each fix; the impact lines below are Apple's own.
Exploited Before the Fix
Apple flags a fix as possibly exploited when it has a credible report that the flaw was used against real people before the patch. This one is the reason to update today.
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ImageIO Exploited
Processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
CVE-2025-43300
Which Devices Get macOS Ventura 13.7.8
Apple lists macOS Ventura 13.7.8 for: macOS Ventura.
How to Install macOS Ventura 13.7.8
On the Mac, open System Settings → General → Software Update. Macs that cannot run the newest macOS are offered the update for their own version there.
Security fixes are cumulative: any later release for the same version includes these as well, so if you are already past macOS Ventura 13.7.8 there is nothing to do.
Every Fix in macOS Ventura 13.7.8
The rest of Apple's advisory — every fix not already listed above, the most serious kinds first. Each entry is the part of the system affected, Apple's description of the impact and the fix, and the CVE ID.
macOS Ventura Security Release History
macOS Ventura 13.7.8 in context: the security releases Apple has published for macOS Ventura, newest first, with the number of fixes each carried.
| Release | Released | Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Ventura 13.7.8 | August 20, 2025 | 1 Exploited |
| macOS Ventura 13.7.7 | July 29, 2025 | 43 |
| macOS Ventura 13.7.6 | May 12, 2025 | 30 |
| macOS Ventura 13.7.5 | March 31, 2025 | 108 |
| macOS Ventura 13.7.4 | February 10, 2025 | 1 Exploited |
| macOS Ventura 13.7.3 | January 27, 2025 | 38 |
The Same Fixes Elsewhere
Apple ships most fixes to every platform that shares the code, and to older versions still under support. These releases close at least one of the same CVEs:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does macOS Ventura 13.7.8 fix?
1 security vulnerability in 1 part of the system, from Apple's advisory of August 20, 2025.
Was anything fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.8 exploited?
Yes. Apple says CVE-2025-43300 may have been exploited before the fix. Install it now.
Which devices can install macOS Ventura 13.7.8?
macOS Ventura.
Is macOS Ventura 13.7.8 the latest security update?
It is the newest security release for macOS Ventura on Apple's list.
Source: About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.7.8, Apple. Rechecked automatically while Apple is still adding entries.