# CVE-2025-43394: bootp: An app may be able to access protected user data

CVE-2025-43394 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by Sequoia 15.7.2, released November 3, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-43394
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
- EPSS: 0.0025
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 3, 2025
- Vendor advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634

## Description

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macOS | Sequoia | 15.7.2 | [Sequoia 15.7.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/macos/sequoia-15.7.2.md) | Nov 3, 2025 |
| macOS | Sonoma | 14.8.2 | [Sonoma 14.8.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/macos/sonoma-14.8.2.md) | Nov 3, 2025 |
| macOS | Tahoe | 26.1 | [Tahoe 26.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/macos/tahoe-26.1.md) | Nov 3, 2025 |

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