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MacOS SMB Network Share Can Be Hacked to Crash System
CVE-2026-28835
Summary
A security issue was fixed in certain macOS versions that allows an attacker to crash the system by tricking the user into connecting to a maliciously crafted network share. This means that connecting to a fake or hacked network share could potentially cause the system to freeze or shut down. To stay safe, keep your macOS up to date with the latest security patches.
Original title
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. Mounting a maliciously crafted SMB network ...
Original description
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. Mounting a maliciously crafted SMB network share may lead to system termination.
Published: 25 Mar 2026 · Updated: 25 Mar 2026 · First seen: 25 Mar 2026