CVE-2026-43738
MediumCVSS 5.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk6th percentile - higher than 6% of all known CVEs
Summary
A memory handling issue addressed with improved memory handling affects iOS, iPadOS, macOS Golden Gate, macOS Sequoia, and macOS Sonoma. Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory.
Risk Assessment
Process memory disclosure may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive data such as cryptographic keys or authentication credentials. The risk affects Apple devices running vulnerable OS versions.
Recommendation
Update iOS, iPadOS, macOS Golden Gate, macOS Sequoia, and macOS Sonoma to the latest versions listed in the Apple security advisory. Prioritize applying updates on devices that process untrusted asset catalogs.
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- CVE-2020-3837HighActively exploited
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- CVE-2019-8605HighActively exploited
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Original NVD description (English source)
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS