CVE-2025-43247 Details
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files.
A permissions vulnerability has been identified in the PackageKit component of macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, and macOS Ventura 13.7.7. This vulnerability allows a malicious app with root privileges to modify the contents of system files. The issue arises from insufficient restrictions on apps with elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in critical system files.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 30, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32 | CVE | |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/33 | CVE | |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/34 | CVE | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/124151 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-732 | Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | < 13.7.7 >= 14.0, < 14.7.7 >= 15.0, < 15.6 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 3, 2025 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 30, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 30, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |