CVE-2026-43697: Processing a maliciously crafted 3D file may lead to an out-of-bounds read in Apple macOS
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in Apple macOS when processing maliciously crafted 3D files. This issue was addressed by improved bounds checking and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. Exploiting this flaw could lead to reading memory outside intended boundaries.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-43697 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple macOS triggered by processing specially crafted 3D files. The flaw was mitigated by improved bounds checking in specific macOS releases: Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7. Versions prior to these releases are affected. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may cause an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to application crashes or information disclosure. The exact impact beyond memory reading is not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating macOS to Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, or Tahoe 26.7 or later. These versions contain improved bounds checking that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-43697: Processing a maliciously crafted 3D file may lead to an out-of-bounds read in Apple macOS
Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in Apple macOS when processing maliciously crafted 3D files. This issue was addressed by improved bounds checking and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. Exploiting this flaw could lead to reading memory outside intended boundaries.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43697 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple macOS triggered by processing specially crafted 3D files. The flaw was mitigated by improved bounds checking in specific macOS releases: Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7. Versions prior to these releases are affected. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may cause an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to application crashes or information disclosure. The exact impact beyond memory reading is not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating macOS to Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, or Tahoe 26.7 or later. These versions contain improved bounds checking that addresses this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T22:46:21.643Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f455bf5e2cf59d22d8
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:23:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:22 UTC
Views: 2
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