Integer Overflow in macOS Golden Gate 27 Leads to DoS

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.

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Published

2026-09-14

Last Modified

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

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NVD

CVE-2026-43788

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	macos_golden_gate	27

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an integer overflow caused by insufficient input validation in macOS Golden Gate 27. It may allow processing of maliciously crafted files to cause a denial-of-service or expose memory contents.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to crash your system (denial-of-service) or access sensitive memory data, potentially leading to information leaks or further compromise.

Mitigation Strategies

Update macOS Golden Gate to version 27 or later to address the integer overflow issue. Avoid processing untrusted files until the update is applied.

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