Apple macOS up to 14.8.2/15.7.2 log file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apple macOS up to 14.8.2/15.7.2. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in log file. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-43517. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple macOS up to 14.8.2/15.7.2. This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a log file vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-532. Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3. An app may be able to access protected user data.

The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-43517 since 04/16/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 14.8.3 or 15.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2838). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Apple macOS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Log file
CWE: CWE-532 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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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
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: macOS 14.8.3/15.7.3

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
12/12/2025 +240 days Advisory disclosed
12/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/19/2025 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43517 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43517
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336333
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2838 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2025 22:34
Updated: 12/19/2025 15:15
Changes: 12/12/2025 22:34 (56), 12/15/2025 18:25 (6), 12/17/2025 02:24 (9), 12/19/2025 15:15 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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