VDB-383622 · CVE-2026-43738 · GCVE-0-2026-43738

Apple macOS 14.8.7/15.7.7 information disclosure

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3.4	$0-$5k	0.68

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple macOS 14.8.7/15.7.7. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-43738. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS 14.8.7/15.7.7. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may result in disclosure of process memory.

The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-43738 since 05/02/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/27/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 14.8.8 or 15.7.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: macOS 14.8.8/15.7.8

Timelineinfo

05/02/2026 CVE reserved
07/27/2026 +86 days Advisory disclosed
07/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-43738 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-43738
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-383622
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 07/27/2026 23:42
Changes: 07/27/2026 23:42 (55)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103