CVE-2026-43815
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2026-43815 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow 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 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow 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. Connecting to a malicious afpfs server may lead to kernel memory corruption.
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-2026-43815?
A buffer overflow 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. Connecting to a malicious afpfs server may lead to kernel memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2026-43815?
CVE-2026-43815 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43815?
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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