CVE-2026-43683 Information disclosure in macOS

High 7.1 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds read in macOS allows an app to disclose process memory or cause unexpected process termination.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-43683?

CVE-2026-43683 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 14 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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. An app may be able to cause unexpected process termination or disclose process memory.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-43683?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43683?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-43683 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-43683 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-43683 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-98q7-9rq8-m6v3.

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