CVE-2026-28981
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Buffer Overflow in macOS Leading to Arbitrary Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-27

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

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Published
2026-07-27
Last Modified
2026-07-27
Generated
2026-07-28
AI Q&A
2026-07-28
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-28981
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49468

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos_sequoia to 15.7.8 (inc)
apple macos_sonoma to 14.8.8 (inc)
apple macos_tahoe to 26.6 (inc)

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a buffer overflow issue caused by insufficient bounds checking when processing images. A maliciously crafted image could exploit this to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your device, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise. It specifically affects macOS systems when processing malicious images.

Mitigation Strategies

Update macOS to the latest patched versions: Sequoia 15.7.8, Sonoma 14.8.8, or Tahoe 26.6 to address the buffer overflow issue.

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