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Publication date: 2025-12-12

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to elevate privileges.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-12-12

Last Modified

2026-04-02

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-12-12

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-43512

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	macos	to 14.8.3 (exc)
apple	macos	From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.3 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-269	The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic issue in macOS that was addressed by improving internal checks. It could allow an application to elevate its privileges improperly.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to gain higher privileges than intended, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over system resources.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your macOS system to macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.3 where this issue is fixed.

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