Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU119923

Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2025-43512

Published: December 13, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU119923

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-43512

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Kernel. A local application can elevate privileges.

macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS

Install update from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 26.2 25C56, 14.8.3 23J220, 15.7.3 24G419
Apple iOS - update to 18.7.3 22H217
iPadOS - update to 18.7.3 22H217