CVE-2026-43761

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 6.5 EPSS 0.40%
Updated Sep 15, 2026
Apple
Parameter Value
CVSS 6.5 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions 14.0 — 26.6
Fixed In 14.8.8
Type CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write)
Vendor Apple
Public PoC No

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. Mounting a malicious disk image may cause unexpected system termination.

Attack Parameters

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

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
None
No 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