CVE-2025-57443
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Publication date: 2025-10-02

Last updated on: 2025-10-02

Assigner: MITRE

Description
FrostWire 6.14.0-build-326 for macOS contains permissive entitlements (allow-dyld-environment-variables, disable-library-validation) that allow unprivileged local attackers to inject code into the FrostWire process via the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable. This allows escalated privileges to arbitrary TCC-approved directories.

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Published
2025-10-02
Last Modified
2025-10-02
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2025-10-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2025-57443
EUVD
EUVD-2025-32624

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Vendor Product Version / Range
frostwire frostwire 6.14.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in FrostWire 6.14.0-build-326 for macOS involves permissive entitlements that allow unprivileged local attackers to inject code into the FrostWire process using the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable. This means attackers can run arbitrary code within the FrostWire process.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain elevated access to arbitrary TCC-approved directories, potentially compromising sensitive data or system integrity.

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