CVE-2025-46285
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Publication date: 2025-12-12

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An integer overflow was addressed by adopting 64-bit timestamps. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
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Published
2025-12-12
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-46285
Affected Vendors & Products
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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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CWE ID Description
CWE-190 The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. When this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an integer overflow issue that was addressed by adopting 64-bit timestamps. It affects macOS and could allow an application to gain root privileges.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to gain root privileges, potentially giving an attacker full control over the affected system.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your macOS system to macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, where this vulnerability has been fixed by adopting 64-bit timestamps.

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