CVE-2026-43697

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 7.1 EPSS 0.31%
Updated Sep 17, 2026
Apple
Parameter Value
CVSS 7.1 (HIGH)
Affected Versions 15.0 — 26.7
Fixed In 15.8
Type CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read)
Vendor Apple
Public PoC No

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Processing a maliciously crafted 3D file may lead to an out-of-bounds read.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 2

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
15.0 15.8
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
26.0 26.7