CVE-2026-28932: A logic issue existed resulting in memory corruption

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-28932?

macos: upgrade to 14.8.8, 15.7.8, 26.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-28932 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28932 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-28932 affect?

CVE-2026-28932 affects macos. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-28932?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-28932 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting macos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2026-07-27
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Apple Inc. · Vendor: apple

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-27 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple macos UPGRADE

Affected: >= 14.0 and < 14.8.8 · >= 15.0 and < 15.7.8 · >= 26.0 and < 26.6

Fixed in: 14.8.8, 15.7.8, 26.6

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-28932?

macos: upgrade to 14.8.8, 15.7.8, 26.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-28932 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28932 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-28932 affect?

CVE-2026-28932 affects macos. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2026-28932?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

macOS vulnerabilities

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References

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