Use After Free in Apple macOS

CVE-2026-43719

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Mounting a maliciously crafted SMB network share may lead to system termination.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-43719?
CVE-2026-43719 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-09-14.
How severe is CVE-2026-43719?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.