CVE-2026-43682

CRITICAL CVSS 3.1: 9.8 EPSS 0.51%
Updated Jul 29, 2026
Apple
Parameter Value
CVSS 9.8 (CRITICAL)
Affected Versions 14.0 — 26.6
Fixed In 14.8.8
Type CWE-119 (Buffer Overflow)
Vendor Apple
Public PoC No

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 3

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
14.0 14.8.8
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
15.0 15.7.8
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
26.0 26.6