CVE-2025-43468
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 | 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-347 | The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a downgrade issue affecting Intel-based Mac computers. It involves insufficient code-signing restrictions, which could allow an app to bypass security measures. The issue was addressed by adding stricter code-signing restrictions in macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.2.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An app exploiting this vulnerability may be able to access sensitive user data on affected Intel-based Mac computers.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update affected Intel-based Mac computers to macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 or later to apply the fix that includes additional code-signing restrictions preventing the vulnerability.