CVE-2026-43738 (GCVE-0-2026-43738)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-27 20:12 – Updated: 2026-09-14 20:48
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Summary
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-28 14:55 UTC
CWE
  • Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory
  • CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds Read
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Apple iOS and iPadOS Affected: 0 , < 18.7.10 (custom)
Affected: 0 , < 27 (custom)
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Apple macOS Affected: 0 , < 14.8.8 (custom)
Affected: 0 , < 15.7.8 (custom)
Affected: 0 , < 27 (custom)
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