CVE-2025-43314
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-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 parsing issue in the handling of directory paths, where improper validation could allow an app to access sensitive user data. The issue was addressed by improving path validation in certain macOS versions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An app exploiting this vulnerability may be able to access sensitive user data without proper authorization, potentially compromising user privacy and security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the security updates provided by Apple by upgrading to macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, or macOS Tahoe 26, as these versions include the fix for the vulnerability.