Vulnerability Description
A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124151Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/33
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/34
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-43199?
CVE-2025-43199 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. A malicious app may be able to gain root privil...
How severe is CVE-2025-43199?
CVE-2025-43199 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43199?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.