Apple macOS up to 14.8.1/15.7.1 Lock Screen information disclosure

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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple macOS up to 14.8.1/15.7.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Lock Screen. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-43408. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 14.8.1/15.7.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Lock Screen. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:
This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.
The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-43408 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.
Upgrading to version 14.8.2 or 15.7.2 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2475). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Affected
- Apple macOS
Product
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Vendor
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Version
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.3
VulDB Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Temp Score: 2.3
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Exploiting
Class: Information disclosureCWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: macOS 14.8.2/15.7.2
Timeline
04/16/2025 CVE reserved11/04/2025 Advisory disclosed
11/04/2025 VulDB entry created
12/18/2025 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-43408 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43408
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-331108
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2475 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
Entry
Created: 11/04/2025 08:11Updated: 12/18/2025 03:23
Changes: 11/04/2025 08:11 (57), 11/14/2025 14:25 (7), 12/18/2025 03:23 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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