CVE-2025-43304
BaseFortify
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-362 | The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a race condition related to state handling in certain macOS versions. Due to this flaw, an application may exploit the timing issue to gain root privileges on the affected system. The issue has been fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to gain root privileges, potentially giving an attacker full control over the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data modification, or system compromise.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, or macOS Tahoe 26 where the issue is fixed.