CVE-2026-43757 Memory corruption in iOS and iPadOS
An out-of-bounds read in Apple operating systems allows an app to cause unexpected system termination, requiring a security patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-43757?
CVE-2026-43757 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-43757?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43757?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-43757 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-2026-43757 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-43757 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whqr-78r5-cq67.