6.6mediumMedium

CVE-2026-43788

Apple Macos

An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.

Exploitation status

  • A vendor advisory or patch reference has been published.

What the metrics mean

  • It is requires local access to the machine.
  • For an attacker who can reach it, no special conditions are needed to exploit it.
  • To exploit it, an ordinary user account is needed.
  • Beyond that, someone has to be persuaded to take an action first.

Scoring

CVSS
6.6 (v3.1)
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-190
Assigned by
product-security@apple.com

Dates

Published
2026-09-14
Last modified
2026-09-15
Sources
NVD

Affected products

  • Apple Macos- 27.0

As listed in the NVD configuration data. Not a statement about your estate.

References