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CVE-2026-43773 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that was resolved through enhanced bounds checking. This flaw impacts macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6. Specifically, if a user mounts a maliciously crafted disk image, it could lead to unexpected system termination or corruption of kernel memory.
- Description
- An out-of-bounds read 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 maliciously crafted disk image may cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
- NVD status
- Analyzed
- Products
- macos
CVSS 3.1
- Type
- Secondary
- Base score
- 9.8
- Impact score
- 5.9
- Exploitability score
- 3.9
- Vector string
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Severity
- CRITICAL
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
- CWE-125
Hype score is a measure of social media activity compared against trending CVEs from the past 12 months. Max score 100.
- Hype score
7
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