Product:
macOS
Summary
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue allows an app to modify protected parts of the file system. The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.4.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.5 | CVE-2026-28825 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have local access to the system and run a malicious application that takes advantage of the out-of-bounds write issue. This could allow the application to modify critical parts of the file system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data corruption.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia 15.7.5 – Fixed the out-of-bounds write issue.
- macOS Sonoma 14.8.5 – Addressed the vulnerability with improved bounds checking.
- macOS Tahoe 26.4 – Resolved the issue to prevent modification of protected file system areas.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update their macOS to the latest versions provided by Apple. Regularly applying security updates and patches is essential to protect against potential exploits.