CVE-2026-43802
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2026-43802 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write issue 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. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds write issue 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. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-43802?
An out-of-bounds write issue 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. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
How severe is CVE-2026-43802?
CVE-2026-43802 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43802?
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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