CVE-2026-43754
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Improper Kernel State Redaction in macOS

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-29

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. 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 leak sensitive kernel state.

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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-2026-43754
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49619

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-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an app potentially leaking sensitive kernel state due to insufficient redaction of sensitive information in certain macOS versions. It was addressed in updates to macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, and Tahoe.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the installed macOS version against the patched releases. Use the command 'sw_vers' to verify your macOS version. Compare it with macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.6.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive kernel state, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or system compromise. This may allow them to bypass security measures or gain elevated privileges.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations may face compliance violations if user data is exposed.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update your macOS to the latest patched version: macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.6. This addresses the sensitive kernel state leakage issue.

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