This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635 | Vendor Advisory Release Notes |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636 | Vendor Advisory Release Notes |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
04 Nov 2025, 17:50
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635 - Vendor Advisory, Release Notes | |
| References | () https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636 - Vendor Advisory, Release Notes | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| First Time |
Apple
Apple macos |
04 Nov 2025, 13:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 5.5 |
| CWE | CWE-59 |
04 Nov 2025, 02:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2025-11-04 02:15
Updated : 2025-11-04 17:50
NVD link : CVE-2025-43446
Mitre link : CVE-2025-43446
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-43446
JSON object : View
Products Affected
apple
- macos
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
