Directory Path Handling Vulnerability in Apple macOS Products

CVE-2025-43298

What is CVE-2025-43298?

A significant vulnerability exists in the handling of directory paths in Apple macOS products, which has been addressed with enhanced path validation. If exploited, this flaw may allow an application to gain unauthorized root privileges, potentially compromising system security. The issue has been resolved in the latest updates for macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, and macOS Tahoe 26, underscoring the importance of keeping systems up to date to safeguard against potential threats.

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