CVE-2026-43697: An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-43697?

macos: upgrade to 15.8, 26.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-43697 being exploited?

CVE-2026-43697 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-2026-43697 affect?

CVE-2026-43697 affects macos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Processing a maliciously crafted 3D file may lead to an out-of-bounds read.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-43697 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting macos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Processing a maliciously crafted 3D file may lead to an out-of-bounds read.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-09-14
Last modified	2026-09-17

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

Last updated 2026-09-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-14 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-17 18:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple macos UPGRADE

Affected: >= 15.0 and < 15.8 · >= 26.0 and < 26.7

Fixed in: 15.8, 26.7

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.0

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-43697?

macos: upgrade to 15.8, 26.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-43697 being exploited?

CVE-2026-43697 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-2026-43697 affect?

CVE-2026-43697 affects macos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Processing a maliciously crafted 3D file may lead to an out-of-bounds read.

How urgent is CVE-2026-43697?

Priority 31/100. High severity

Software pages

macOS vulnerabilities

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References

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