CVE-2025-43220
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-30
Last updated on: 2025-11-03
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ipados | to 17.7.9 (exc) |
| apple | macos | to 13.7.7 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.7.7 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.6 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of symbolic links (symlinks), which could allow an app to access protected user data. The issue was addressed by improving symlink validation in certain Apple operating systems.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An app exploiting this vulnerability may be able to access protected user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your device to the fixed versions: iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, or macOS Ventura 13.7.7 to ensure improved validation of symlinks and prevent apps from accessing protected user data.