CVE-2026-28842

Name: CVE-2026-28842
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-25T01:17:09.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28842 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. A buffer overflow may result in memory corruption and unexpected app termination.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 26.0, < 26.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28842?

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. A buffer overflow may result in memory corruption and unexpected app termination.

How severe is CVE-2026-28842?

CVE-2026-28842 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28842?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-28842?

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Source: NVD / NIST