Apple macOS SMB Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability Allowing Unauthorized File System Modification

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in the SMB implementation of Apple macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.4. This out-of-bounds write issue could allow an application to modify protected areas of the file system. The vulnerability has been addressed with improved bounds checking.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized modifications of protected system files.

Added: Mar 25, 2026, 2:18 AM
Updated: Mar 25, 2026, 2:18 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.2
remediation
7.7
relevance
4.7
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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