CVE-2025-43497
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Publication date: 2025-12-12
Last updated on: 2025-12-16
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 26.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves an app potentially being able to break out of its sandbox due to an access issue. The issue was addressed by adding additional sandbox restrictions in macOS Tahoe 26.1.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to escape its sandbox, potentially gaining unauthorized access to system resources or data that should be isolated, which may lead to security breaches.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.1 or later, as this version includes the fix with additional sandbox restrictions to prevent apps from breaking out of their sandbox.