VDB-345736 · CVE-2025-46290 · WID-SEC-2026-0403

Apple macOS denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-46290. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple macOS (version now known). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-46290 since 04/22/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0403). 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

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/22/2025 CVE reserved
02/12/2026 +296 days Advisory disclosed
02/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/25/2026 +41 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-46290 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-46290
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-345736
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0403 - Apple macOS Tahoe, Sequoia und Sonoma: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2026 06:58
Updated: 03/25/2026 08:11
Changes: 02/12/2026 06:58 (54), 02/13/2026 04:33 (11), 03/25/2026 08:11 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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