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CVE-2025-43498 is an authorization flaw in Apple FileProvider affecting iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 before the fixes. The issue was attributed to improper state management in authorization handling, which could allow an application to access sensitive user data that should have remained protected. Apple addressed the vulnerability through improved state management. Available product-specific references identify FileProvider as the affected component on macOS releases.
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Authorization/state management issue enabling access to sensitive user data.
An authorization issue in macOS Sequoia that may allow an app to access sensitive user data.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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