Product:
macOS Tahoe
Summary
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue may result in memory corruption and unexpected app termination. The vulnerability has been fixed in the latest version of macOS Tahoe.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 6.2 | CVE-2026-28841 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need local access to the affected system. By manipulating the size of input data, the attacker could trigger the buffer overflow, leading to memory corruption and potentially causing the application to terminate unexpectedly.
Affected Products
- macOS Tahoe: The latest version addresses the buffer overflow issue, improving size validation to prevent memory corruption.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure they are running the latest version of macOS Tahoe, which includes the necessary fixes. Regularly updating software can help protect against known vulnerabilities.