CVE-2026-39870

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/127116	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/127117	Release Notes Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-11 21:18

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:42

NVD link : CVE-2026-39870

Mitre link : CVE-2026-39870

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-39870

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

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