CVE-2025-46278
Cache Handling Flaw in macOS Tahoe Allows Unauthorized Data Access
Publication date: 2025-12-17
Last updated on: 2025-12-18
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 26.2 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-200 | The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. |
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AI Powered Q&A
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.2 or later, as this version includes the fix for the vulnerability by improving cache handling to prevent unauthorized access to protected user data.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves improper handling of caches in macOS Tahoe, which could allow an application to access protected user data. The issue was fixed by improving cache handling in macOS Tahoe 26.2.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An application exploiting this vulnerability may be able to access protected user data without authorization, potentially leading to data exposure or privacy breaches.