Product:
macOS
Summary
A file quarantine bypass was addressed with additional checks. This issue allows an app to potentially break out of its sandbox. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of macOS, including Sequoia 15.7, Sonoma 14.8, and Tahoe 26.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 6.5 | CVE-2025-43332 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could craft a malicious application that bypasses the file quarantine checks. By doing so, the application may gain unauthorized access to system resources or user data, leading to potential security breaches.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia 15.7 – Affected by file quarantine bypass allowing sandbox escape.
- macOS Sonoma 14.8 – Vulnerable to similar sandbox escape issues.
- macOS Tahoe 26 – Also impacted by the file quarantine bypass vulnerability.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update their macOS to the latest versions where the issue has been addressed. Regularly applying security updates and patches is essential to protect against potential exploits.