CVE-2026-43738: Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-43738 describes a vulnerability in Apple macOS where processing a specially crafted asset catalog may lead to disclosure of process memory due to improper memory handling (CWE-125). This vulnerability was addressed by Apple with improved memory handling in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in disclosure of process memory, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting the ease of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the issue. No other mitigation guidance is provided or necessary as the fix addresses the root cause.
CVE-2026-43738: Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43738 describes a vulnerability in Apple macOS where processing a specially crafted asset catalog may lead to disclosure of process memory due to improper memory handling (CWE-125). This vulnerability was addressed by Apple with improved memory handling in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in disclosure of process memory, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting the ease of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the issue. No other mitigation guidance is provided or necessary as the fix addresses the root cause.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T22:46:21.646Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a67c1b59c2644c7f8cb0e6a
Added to database: 07/27/2026, 20:38:13 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 23:44:26 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 07:31:53 UTC
Views: 44
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