CVE-2025-43289
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, macOS Tahoe 26. A malicious app may be able to access sensitive user data.
AI Insight
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A logic issue in macOS allows malicious apps to bypass Privacy preferences and access sensitive user data, fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, Sonoma 14.8, and Tahoe 26.
Vulnerability
A logic issue in the symlink validation mechanism of macOS allows a malicious app to bypass Privacy preferences and access sensitive user data. This affects macOS Sequoia before 15.7, macOS Sonoma before 14.8, and macOS Tahoe before 26. The issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks [1][3].
Exploitation
An attacker with the ability to run a malicious app on the system can exploit this vulnerability. The app can leverage symlinks to circumvent Privacy preferences, potentially accessing sensitive user data without authorization. No additional privileges or user interaction beyond running the app are required [1][3].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a malicious app to bypass Privacy preferences, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive user data such as documents, contacts, or other protected information [1][3].
Mitigation
Apple has released fixes in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, and macOS Tahoe 26, all released on September 15, 2025. Users should update to these versions or later to mitigate the vulnerability. No workarounds are available [1][3].
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Affected products
3- Range: <15.7
- Range: <14.8
- Range: <26
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
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