CVE-2026-28848
Buffer Overflow in macOS Sequoia
Publication date: 2026-05-11
Last updated on: 2026-05-11
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos_sequoia | 15.7.7 |
| apple | macos_tahoe | 26.5 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a buffer overflow issue that was addressed by improving bounds checking in the affected software.
It affects macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe versions prior to the fixed releases.
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause unexpected system termination.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The primary impact of this vulnerability is that a remote attacker may be able to cause your system to terminate unexpectedly.
This could lead to denial of service or disruption of normal operations on affected macOS systems.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.7.7 or macOS Tahoe 26.5, where the issue has been fixed with improved bounds checking.