CVE-2026-28832
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Out-of-Bounds Read in macOS Kernel Risks Memory Disclosure

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-26

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-03-26
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28832
EUVD
EUVD-2026-15102
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.5 (exc)
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.5 (exc)
apple macos From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in certain versions of macOS. It occurs because of insufficient bounds checking, which means that an application could read memory outside the intended boundaries.

The issue has been fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.4.

Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an app to disclose kernel memory.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to read sensitive kernel memory that it should not have access to.

This could lead to disclosure of sensitive information stored in kernel memory, potentially compromising system security and privacy.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your macOS system to one of the fixed versions: macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, or macOS Tahoe 26.4.

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