The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. (CVE-2026-43687)
A vulnerability in Apple operating systems could allow disclosure of kernel memory when connecting to a malicious NFS server. The issue is resolved through improved memory handling in specific OS versions including iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-43687 is a vulnerability affecting multiple Apple operating systems where connecting to a malicious Network File System (NFS) server may lead to disclosure of kernel memory. The underlying issue was addressed by Apple through improved memory handling. The fix is included in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized disclosure of kernel memory, potentially exposing sensitive information from the kernel space. This could aid attackers in further compromising the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in the specified OS versions. Users and administrators should update to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, or watchOS 27 to remediate the issue.
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. (CVE-2026-43687)
Description
A vulnerability in Apple operating systems could allow disclosure of kernel memory when connecting to a malicious NFS server. The issue is resolved through improved memory handling in specific OS versions including iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43687 is a vulnerability affecting multiple Apple operating systems where connecting to a malicious Network File System (NFS) server may lead to disclosure of kernel memory. The underlying issue was addressed by Apple through improved memory handling. The fix is included in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized disclosure of kernel memory, potentially exposing sensitive information from the kernel space. This could aid attackers in further compromising the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in the specified OS versions. Users and administrators should update to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, or watchOS 27 to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-hxm4-xq36-2xx4
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-43687"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8a1bd55bf5e2cf5f3e005
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:39:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:55:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:23 UTC
Views: 2
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