CVE-2026-43788

MEDIUMCVSS 6.6/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified

CVE-2026-43788 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.17%

6.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMacos< 27.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-43788?
An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.
How severe is CVE-2026-43788?
CVE-2026-43788 has a CVSS score of 6.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43788?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST