macOS PrivEsc: Logic Issue Fixed in 14.8.3/15.7.3
CVE-2025-43512 Published on December 12, 2025
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3. An app may be able to elevate privileges.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43512 is exploitable with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-43512
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Version unspecified and below 18.7 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 14.8 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 15.7 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 26.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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