CVE-2025-43476
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-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS that could allow an application to break out of its sandbox, which is a security mechanism that restricts app capabilities. The issue was addressed by adding additional restrictions in macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.2.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to escape its sandbox and potentially access or modify data and system resources that it should not have permission to, leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the security updates provided by Apple by upgrading to macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 to fix the permissions issue and prevent apps from breaking out of their sandbox.