Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://blog.calif.io/p/mad-bugs-an-apple-kernel-bug-brought
- https://blog.calif.io/p/mad-bugs-an-apple-kernel-bug-brought
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-28825?
CVE-2026-28825 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to modify protected par...
How severe is CVE-2026-28825?
CVE-2026-28825 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-28825?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.