Overview
The CVE-2025-43268 vulnerability is a significant security threat, primarily affecting users of macOS Sequoia 15.6. This permissions issue, if exploited, could allow malicious apps to gain root privileges, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. The severity and potential impact of this vulnerability underscore its importance in the cybersecurity landscape.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-43268
Severity: High, CVSS score 7.8
Attack Vector: Application
Privileges Required: User level
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise, potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
macOS Sequoia | 15.6
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by taking advantage of a permissions issue on macOS Sequoia 15.6. A malicious app, once installed and run by a user, can manipulate this vulnerability to escalate its privileges to root level. This escalation gives it unrestricted access to all system resources, potentially compromising the entire system or leading to unauthorized data access.
Conceptual Example Code
While the specific code that could exploit this vulnerability will depend on other factors, a conceptual example may look like this:
#!/bin/bash
echo "Exploiting CVE-2025-43268"
app=$(find /Applications -iname "*malicious.app")
sudo chmod -R 777 $app
open -a $appThis script first finds the malicious app, changes its permissions to allow all actions (read, write, and execute) for all users, then opens the app, potentially triggering the vulnerability.
Mitigation Guidance
The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-43268 is to apply the vendor patch as soon as it is available. In the absence of a patch, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can offer temporary mitigation. These tools can monitor and block suspicious activities, potentially preventing the exploitation of this vulnerability.
