CVE-2025-43396
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. A sandboxed app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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A logic issue in macOS allows a sandboxed app to access sensitive user data; Apple addressed it with improved checks in macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma.
Summary
A logic issue in macOS allows a sandboxed app to access sensitive user data; Apple addressed it with improved checks in macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma.
Description
A logic issue exists in macOS that could allow a sandboxed app to access sensitive user data [1][2][3]. The vulnerability is present in multiple macOS versions, including Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma. The root cause is a logic flaw that was addressed by improved checks.
Exploitation
The attack vector requires a sandboxed app to exploit the logic issue, likely by bypassing sandbox restrictions to access sensitive data. No authentication is needed beyond the app's own permissions. The attacker must have the ability to run a sandboxed app on the target system.
Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data, such as personal information, without requiring additional privileges.
Mitigation
Apple has released security updates for macOS Tahoe 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 on November 3, 2025 [1][2][3]. Users are advised to install these updates to protect their systems.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=14.0,<14.8.2
- (no CPE)range: before 15.7.2, 14.8.2, 26.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
3- support.apple.com/en-us/125635nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/125636nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/125634nvd
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