CVE-2025-43516
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Publication date: 2025-12-12
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 14.8.3 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.3 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-384 | Authenticating a user, or otherwise establishing a new user session, without invalidating any existing session identifier gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a session management issue in macOS where a user with Voice Control enabled may be able to transcribe another user's activity. It was addressed by improving checks in the system to prevent this unauthorized transcription.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a user with Voice Control enabled to capture or transcribe the activities of another user without their consent, potentially leading to privacy breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your macOS system to macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.3 where the issue is fixed. Additionally, consider disabling Voice Control until the update is applied to prevent unauthorized transcription of another user's activity.