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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorVendor: apple
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A memory initialization 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 app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
AnalysisAI
Kernel memory disclosure in macOS allows a local app to read uninitialized kernel memory, potentially exposing sensitive information. Apple has released patches in macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, Sequoia 15.7.8, and Tahoe 26.6. The vulnerability has a low EPSS score (0.17%) with no known active exploitation or public exploit code.
Same weakness CWE-457 – Use of Uninitialized Variable
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EUVD-2026-49516
GHSA-554h-c6gx-2294