CVE-2025-43395
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-04
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 14.8.2 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.2 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves improper handling of symbolic links (symlinks) in macOS, which could allow an application to access protected user data. The issue was fixed by improving how symlinks are handled in macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.2.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An application 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 macOS system to version Sonoma 14.8.2 or Sequoia 15.7.2 or later, as these versions include the fix for this vulnerability related to improved handling of symlinks.