CVE-2026-43738: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-43738?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-43738 being exploited?

CVE-2026-43738 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-2026-43738 affect?

CVE-2026-43738 affects macos. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Processing a maliciously crafted asset cata

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-43738?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-43738 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.

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory.

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 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
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

Fixed in: 14.8.8, 15.7.8

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-2026-43738?

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

Is CVE-2026-43738 being exploited?

CVE-2026-43738 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-2026-43738 affect?

CVE-2026-43738 affects macos. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Processing a maliciously crafted asset cata

How urgent is CVE-2026-43738?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

iOS vulnerabilities · macOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities

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References

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