Improper initialization in macOS - CVE-2026-65405
Published: September 15, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU149854
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-65405
CWE-ID: CWE-665
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within the OS kernel. A local local application can determine kernel memory layout.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2026-65405
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 26.7 25G229, 15.8 24H23