CVE-2026-43806
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.10%
Last modified
CVE-2026-43806 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial of service issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.6. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A denial of service issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.6. A local attacker may be able to cause a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128067Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-43806?
A denial of service issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.6. A local attacker may be able to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2026-43806?
CVE-2026-43806 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43806?
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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