CVE-2025-46280
macOS Tahoe Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Publication date: 2026-05-26
Last updated on: 2026-05-26
Assigner: Apple Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| apple | macos_tahoe | 26 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue that was addressed by improving bounds checking in macOS Tahoe 26. Essentially, it means that an application could read memory outside the intended boundaries, which can lead to unexpected behavior.
If exploited, an app may be able to cause unexpected system termination, potentially leading to crashes or instability.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an application to cause unexpected system termination, which may result in system crashes or instability. This could disrupt your workflow or cause loss of unsaved data.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. To mitigate this issue, you should update your system to macOS Tahoe 26 or later.