CVE-2026-28825 Memory corruption in macOS
An out-of-bounds write allows an app to modify protected file system parts, requiring an OS update to fix.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-28825?
CVE-2026-28825 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 25 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28825?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28825?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28825 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-28825 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28825 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v2rp-wxm3-8hxp.