CVE-2025-43519
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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-276 | During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS that was addressed by adding additional restrictions. It could allow an app to access sensitive user data without proper authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an unauthorized app to access sensitive user data, potentially leading to privacy breaches or misuse of personal information.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your macOS system to macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, as these versions contain the fix for this permissions issue that may allow an app to access sensitive user data.