VDB-336320 · CVE-2025-43542 · WID-SEC-2025-2838

Apple macOS up to 15.7.2 Password missing initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple macOS up to 15.7.2. The affected element is an unknown function. Such manipulation of the argument Password leads to missing initialization. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-43542. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 15.7.2. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument Password with an unknown input leads to a missing initialization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-456. The product does not initialize critical variables, which causes the execution environment to use unexpected values. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3. Password fields may be unintentionally revealed when remotely controlling a device over FaceTime.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-43542 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/17/2025).

Upgrading to version 15.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2838). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

Apple macOS

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.5
NVD Vector: 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing initialization
CWE: CWE-456 / CWE-453
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: macOS 15.7.3

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
12/12/2025 +240 days Advisory disclosed
12/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/17/2025 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43542 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43542
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336320
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2838 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2025 22:30
Updated: 12/17/2025 06:49
Changes: 12/12/2025 22:30 (56), 12/15/2025 19:21 (6), 12/17/2025 06:49 (11)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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