CVE-2026-28925
HighSummary
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5.
Risk Assessment
An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory, posing a serious threat to system stability and security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update to the latest version of macOS to mitigate this vulnerability and minimize the risks associated with buffer overflow.
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Original NVD description (English source)
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.