CVE-2026-43738 | The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This … | CVSS 5.5 MEDIUM

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory.

Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2026-43738
State: PUBLISHED
Assigner: apple
Reserved: 2026-05-01 22:46 UTC
Published: 2026-07-27 20:12 UTC
Last updated: 2026-07-28 14:56 UTC
Primary CWE: CWE-125
CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read
Vendor / Product: Apple / macOS
Sources: cve.org · NVD

Severity & Metrics

5.5 MEDIUM CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

SSVC — CISA Coordinator

Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Tech. Impact: partial

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Platform	Versions
Apple	macOS	—	0 < 14.8.8, 0 < 15.7.8

Weakness (CWE)

CWE	Source	Description
—	cna	Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory
CWE-125	adp	CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

CVSS scores (1)

Score	Severity	Version	Source	Vector
5.5	MEDIUM	3.1	adp	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References (2)