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CVE-2025-43459

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Description

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 26.1. An attacker with physical access to a locked Apple Watch may be able to view Live Voicemail.

Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
4.6 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2025-11-04 02:15:51.313000
Last modified
2026-10-18 21:10:00.120000
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  "id": "CVE-2025-43459",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2025-11-04T02:15:51.313",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-18T21:10:00.120",
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    },
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      "value": "Se abordó un problema de autenticación con una gestión de estado mejorada. Este problema está solucionado en watchOS 26.1. Un atacante con acceso físico a un Apple Watch bloqueado podría ver el Buzón de Voz en Vivo."
    }
  ],
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          "product": "watchOS",
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            }
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  ],
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          "baseScore": 4.6,
          "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
          "attackVector": "PHYSICAL",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "NONE",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
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      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/125639",
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