How severe is CVE-2025-46285?

CVE-2025-46285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-46285 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-46285?

CVE-2025-46285 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46285?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-46285 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-46285 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203133.

When was CVE-2025-46285 published?

CVE-2025-46285 was published on 2025-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-46285

CVE-2025-46285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-203133
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2025-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An integer overflow was addressed by adopting 64-bit timestamps. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-46285?: An integer overflow was addressed by adopting 64-bit timestamps. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-46285?: CVE-2025-46285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-46285 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-46285?: CVE-2025-46285 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46285?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-46285 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-46285 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203133.
When was CVE-2025-46285 published?: CVE-2025-46285 was published on 2025-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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