Apple macOS Power Management Type Confusion Vulnerability Allowing Denial-of-Service

Vulnerability

A type confusion vulnerability in the Power Management component of Apple macOS has been identified, which could lead to unexpected application termination. This issue is present in multiple macOS versions, including Sequoia 15.6, Sonoma 14.7.7, and Ventura 13.7.7. The vulnerability arises from improper memory handling, which an attacker could exploit to cause applications to crash.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can cause unexpected application termination, leading to a denial-of-service condition.

Added: Apr 2, 2026, 8:44 PM
Updated: Apr 2, 2026, 8:44 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
0.6
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
5.1
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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