CVE-2025-43248
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Publication date: 2025-07-30
Last updated on: 2025-11-03
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 14.7.7 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.6 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-269 | The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a logic issue in macOS that could allow a malicious application to gain root privileges. It was addressed by implementing improved restrictions and fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6 and macOS Sonoma 14.7.7.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to gain root privileges, potentially giving an attacker full control over the affected system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.6 or macOS Sonoma 14.7.7 or later, as these versions contain the fix for this vulnerability.
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