CVE-2025-43250
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 | 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-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a path handling issue that was addressed by improving validation. It could allow an app to break out of its sandbox, which is a security mechanism that restricts app access to system resources and user data.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to escape its sandbox restrictions, potentially gaining unauthorized access to system resources or user data that should be isolated and protected.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the security updates provided by Apple for macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, or macOS Ventura 13.7.7 to fix the path handling issue and prevent apps from breaking out of their sandbox.