Vulnerability 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. A local user may be able to read kernel memory.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128067Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-43681?
CVE-2026-43681 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). 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. A local user may be able to read kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2026-43681?
CVE-2026-43681 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-2026-43681?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.