CVE-2025-43467
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Publication date: 2025-12-12

Last updated on: 2025-12-15

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
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Published
2025-12-12
Last Modified
2025-12-15
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-43467
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.1 (exc)
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an application to potentially gain root privileges on macOS Tahoe 26.1 due to insufficient checks, which has been addressed in the fixed version.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to gain root privileges, leading to full control over the affected system and potentially compromising its security and data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.1 or later, as this version includes the fix with improved checks to prevent the vulnerability.

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