CVE-2025-43232
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-30
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| 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-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS that allowed an app to bypass certain Privacy preferences. It was addressed by adding additional restrictions in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.7, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.7.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An app exploiting this vulnerability could bypass privacy settings, potentially accessing user data or system features without proper authorization, which could lead to unauthorized data exposure or misuse.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your macOS system to one of the fixed versions: macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.7, or macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. Applying these updates will address the permissions issue and prevent apps from bypassing certain Privacy preferences.