CVE-2026-43738

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified

CVE-2026-43738 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.20%

9.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMacos>= 14.0, < 14.8.8
AppleMacos>= 15.0, < 15.7.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-43738?
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory.
How severe is CVE-2026-43738?
CVE-2026-43738 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43738?
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.

How Strix Helps

Related CVEs from 2026

Are you affected by CVE-2026-43738?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST