Apple macOS up to 26.0 Disk Image permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple macOS up to 26.0. This affects an unknown function of the component Disk Image Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to permission. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-43470. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple macOS up to 26.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Disk Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-275. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. A standard user may be able to view files made from a disk image belonging to an administrator.

The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-43470 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1222 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 26.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 26.1

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
12/12/2025 +240 days Advisory disclosed
12/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/16/2025 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43470 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43470
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336322
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2025 22:31
Updated: 12/16/2025 06:13
Changes: 12/12/2025 22:31 (57), 12/16/2025 06:13 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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