CVE-2026-28925
Buffer Overflow in macOS with Kernel Memory Write
Publication date: 2026-05-11
Last updated on: 2026-05-11
Assigner: Apple Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos_sequoia | 15.7.7 |
| apple | macos_sonoma | 14.8.7 |
| apple | macos_tahoe | 26.5 |
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a buffer overflow issue that was addressed by improving bounds checking in certain versions of macOS. A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer than it can hold, which can lead to unexpected behavior.
In this case, the vulnerability could allow an application to cause unexpected system termination or to write to kernel memory, which is a critical part of the operating system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an application to cause your system to unexpectedly terminate, which could result in data loss or disruption of service.
More seriously, it could allow an application to write to kernel memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation, system instability, or unauthorized control over the system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, and macOS Tahoe 26.5. Immediate mitigation steps include updating your macOS system to one of these versions or later to ensure the buffer overflow issue is resolved.