CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-28933

MediumCVSS 5.5
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.15%

4th percentile - higher than 4% of all known CVEs

Summary

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. The issue affects macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

Risk Assessment

A malicious app may cause a system crash, potentially destabilizing the device. This could potentially be exploited for further attacks.

Recommendation

Update macOS to a version containing the fix (Sequoia 15.7.8, Sonoma 14.8.8, or Tahoe 26.6). Avoid installing apps from untrusted sources.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS