Apple macOS up to 15.7 downgrade

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple macOS up to 15.7. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to downgrade. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-43331. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 15.7. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a downgrade vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-757. A protocol or its implementation supports interaction between multiple actors and allows those actors to negotiate which algorithm should be used as a protection mechanism such as encryption or authentication, but it does not select the strongest algorithm that is available to both parties. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to access protected user data.

The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-43331 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1562.010 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 26.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.4

VulDB Base Score: 2.5
VulDB Temp Score: 2.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Downgrade
CWE: CWE-757
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 26.0

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
09/16/2025 +153 days Advisory disclosed
09/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43331 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43331
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-324322
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2025 08:04
Changes: 09/16/2025 08:04 (55)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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