CVE-2026-43757
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2026-43757 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.7.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128067Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-43757?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
How severe is CVE-2026-43757?
CVE-2026-43757 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43757?
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
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