CVE-2025-43331
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Publication date: 2025-09-15
Last updated on: 2025-11-03
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 26.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a downgrade issue related to code-signing restrictions on macOS. It allows an app to potentially bypass security measures and access protected user data. The issue was fixed in macOS Tahoe 26 by adding additional code-signing restrictions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An app exploiting this vulnerability may be able to access protected user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or privacy breaches.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your system to macOS Tahoe 26 or later, as this version includes the fix for the vulnerability by adding additional code-signing restrictions.