CVE-2025-43285
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Publication date: 2025-09-15
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7 (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 certain versions of macOS where an app may be able to access protected user data due to insufficient restrictions. It was addressed by adding additional restrictions to prevent unauthorized access.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to access protected user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to privacy breaches or unauthorized data exposure.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the security updates provided by Apple for macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, or macOS Tahoe 26 to fix the permissions issue and prevent apps from accessing protected user data.