CVE-2025-43291

Vulnerability

Overview

CVE-2025-43291 is a permissions issue in macOS that allows an app to modify protected parts of the file system. The vulnerability was addressed by removing the vulnerable code, and the fix is included in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, and macOS Tahoe 26 [1][1][2][3][4].

Exploitation

An attacker would need to have an app running on the affected system to exploit this vulnerability. The app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences and modify protected file system areas [][1][4]. The exact attack vector is not detailed, but it likely involves bypassing system protections through a permissions flaw.

Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to modify protected parts of the file system, potentially leading to data or system files. This could lead to further compromise or system instability.

Mitigation

Apple has released security updates for macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, and macOS Tahoe 26 to address this issue [][1][2][3][4]. Users are advised to update their systems to the latest available version.