The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. (CVE-2026-43738)
CVE-2026-43738 is a medium severity vulnerability in macOS that involves improper memory handling when processing asset catalogs. This flaw could allow an attacker to cause disclosure of process memory by using a maliciously crafted asset catalog. The issue has been fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-43738 is a vulnerability related to improper memory handling in macOS when processing asset catalogs. Exploiting this issue may lead to disclosure of process memory, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability has been addressed by Apple through improved memory handling in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could cause disclosure of process memory, leading to potential exposure of sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.5 (medium severity), with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact.
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 further mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor advisory.
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. (CVE-2026-43738)
Description
CVE-2026-43738 is a medium severity vulnerability in macOS that involves improper memory handling when processing asset catalogs. This flaw could allow an attacker to cause disclosure of process memory by using a maliciously crafted asset catalog. The issue has been fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43738 is a vulnerability related to improper memory handling in macOS when processing asset catalogs. Exploiting this issue may lead to disclosure of process memory, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability has been addressed by Apple through improved memory handling in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could cause disclosure of process memory, leading to potential exposure of sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.5 (medium severity), with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact.
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 further mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-mvxm-m976-r6c2
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-43738"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8a1d655bf5e2cf5f3ea3c
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:39:34 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 02:05:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 06:34:38 UTC
Views: 8
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