Apple macOS Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in SMB Component Allowing System Termination

Vulnerability

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the SMB component of Apple macOS Sequoia 15.7.7 and macOS Tahoe 26.5. This vulnerability was addressed with improved bounds checking. However, it may still allow a remote attacker to cause unexpected system termination.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unexpected system termination or corruption of kernel memory.

Added: May 11, 2026, 10:21 PM
Updated: May 11, 2026, 10:21 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.7
remediation
7.7
relevance
8.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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