Product:
iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, watchOS
Summary
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue may allow a remote attacker to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple operating systems.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.5 | CVE-2026-43668 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to send specially crafted network packets to the affected device. If successful, this could lead to unexpected behavior, including system crashes or memory corruption, potentially allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code or disrupt services.
Affected Products
- iOS 18.7.9 and 26.5
- iPadOS 18.7.9 and 26.5
- macOS Sequoia 15.7.7 and Sonoma 14.8.7
- macOS Tahoe 26.5
- tvOS 26.5
- visionOS 26.5
- watchOS 26.5
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update their devices to the latest versions of the affected operating systems as soon as possible. Regularly applying security updates is crucial to protect against potential exploits.