CVE-2026-28841
Buffer Overflow in macOS Tahoe 26.4 Causes Memory Corruption
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: Apple Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-120 | The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a buffer overflow issue in macOS Tahoe. It occurs when the system does not properly validate the size of data being handled, which can lead to memory corruption.
The problem has been addressed by improving size validation to prevent the overflow.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
A buffer overflow may cause memory corruption, which can lead to unexpected termination of applications. This can result in loss of data or disruption of normal system operations.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.4 or later, where the buffer overflow issue has been fixed with improved size validation.