CVE-2026-43790 Memory corruption in macOS
A remote attacker can cause system termination or corrupt kernel memory in macOS due to improper memory handling.
- 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-2026-43790?
CVE-2026-43790 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 14 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-43790?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43790?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-43790 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-2026-43790 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-43790 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-75g4-wpm7-g7gh.