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CVE-2026-39870: Apple macOS · Memory Buffer Overflow

Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High · fixed in 26.5 : patch Apple macOS soon.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.5High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 26.5, 15.7.7, 14.8.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 11 May 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade Apple macOS to 26.5, 15.7.7 or 14.8.7.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
ApplemacOSAffected
  • <26.5
Fixed in
  • 26.5
ApplemacOSAffected
  • <15.7.7
Fixed in
  • 15.7.7
ApplemacOSAffected
  • <14.8.7
Fixed in
  • 14.8.7

AI-suggested

A fix is available and has been released by Apple in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, and macOS Tahoe 26.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory information embedded in the description. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory.

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