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Primary rating from Vendor (apple) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: apple
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The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
AnalysisAI
Kernel memory corruption in macOS allows remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A buffer overflow vulnerability allows network-based attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially compromising the system. Patches are available in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, Sonoma 14.8.8, and Tahoe 26.6, and while no active exploitation has been reported, the remotely exploitable nature without authentication makes patching critical.
Same weakness CWE-119 – Buffer Overflow
View allSame technique Buffer Overflow
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-49421
GHSA-c5x3-xgpq-vrrv