CVE-2026-28932
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Memory Corruption in macOS Leading to DoS

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-29

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A logic issue existed resulting in memory corruption. This was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to cause a denial of service.

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Published
2026-07-27
Last Modified
2026-07-29
Generated
2026-08-17
AI Q&A
2026-07-28
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28932
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49508

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.8 (exc)
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.8 (exc)
apple macos From 26.0 (inc) to 26.6 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-400 The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic issue that leads to memory corruption due to improper state management. It has been fixed in specific macOS versions by improving how the system handles state changes.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Apple macOS systems and is addressed in updates to macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6. Detection involves checking your macOS version against these patched releases. Use the command 'sw_vers' in Terminal to view your current macOS version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this issue to cause a denial of service on your device by triggering memory corruption through a specially crafted app.

Compliance Impact

The provided CVE data does not specify any direct impact on compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA. The vulnerability involves a logic issue causing memory corruption, potentially leading to denial of service. Without explicit details on data exposure or processing, its compliance impact remains unclear.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to the latest patched versions of macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.6 to address the memory corruption issue.

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