CVE-2025-43387
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Publication date: 2025-11-04
Last updated on: 2025-12-17
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 15.7.2 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-863 | The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS Sequoia that could allow a malicious application to gain root privileges. It was addressed by adding additional restrictions to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to gain root privileges on your macOS system, potentially giving it full control over the device and access to all data and system functions.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 or later, as this version contains the fix for the vulnerability that could allow a malicious app to gain root privileges.