CVE-2025-43459
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Publication date: 2025-11-04
Last updated on: 2025-11-04
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | watchos | to 26.1 (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 an authentication issue in Apple Watch that was addressed by improving state management. It allows an attacker with physical access to a locked Apple Watch to potentially view Live Voicemail without proper authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If an attacker gains physical access to your locked Apple Watch, they may be able to view your Live Voicemail messages without your permission, potentially exposing sensitive or private information.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your Apple Watch to watchOS 26.1 or later, as this version includes the fix for the authentication issue that could allow an attacker with physical access to view Live Voicemail.