Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability in Apple macOS Products

CVE-2026-43761

What is CVE-2026-43761?

An issue was identified that allows for an out-of-bounds write which could be triggered through the mounting of a malicious disk image. This could lead to unexpected system termination, posing a significant risk to user data and system stability. The problem has been addressed through enhanced bounds checking in recent updates, ensuring that systems running macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, and Tahoe are safeguarded against such vulnerabilities.

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