Description
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial-of-service.
Published: 2026-07-27
Score: 5.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A type‑confusion issue was found in Apple’s image‑processing subsystem. The flaw arises when the system incorrectly interprets data structures during the processing of a maliciously crafted image, leading to a crash or hang. Apple has addressed the issue with improved checks and has fixed it in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6. The weakness is CWE‑843 and results only in a denial of service, without compromising confidentiality or integrity.

Affected Systems

Apple’s iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS are impacted. The vulnerability was fixed in iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6. Devices running earlier versions remain vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 5.5 and the EPSS score is less than 1%, indicating a low probability of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that an attacker could deliver a malicious image through a web page, email attachment, or other vector. Even if exploitation is unlikely, the denial of service can disrupt availability for services that require high uptime.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 17, 2026 at 23:18 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade all Apple devices to the patched releases listed (iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6).
  • Enable automatic or scheduled delivery of Apple security updates to keep devices current and reduce the window of vulnerability.
  • Configure image‑handling applications to validate input and reject malformed files before decoding, and run decoding in sandboxed or low‑privilege processes to contain crashes.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 17, 2026 at 23:18 UTC.

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History

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0000

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Title Type Confusion in Apple Image‑Processing Subsystem Causes Denial of Service

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0000

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Description A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial-of-service. A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial-of-service.
References

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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Title Image Processing Type Confusion Causing Denial of Service

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0000

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Title Image Processing Type Confusion Causing Denial of Service

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000

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Weaknesses CWE-843
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:30:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Apple
Apple ios And Ipados
Apple macos
Apple tvos
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Vendors & Products Apple
Apple ios And Ipados
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Apple tvos
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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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Description A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial-of-service.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-17T21:29:29.922Z

Reserved: 2026-07-20T18:09:01.158Z

Link: CVE-2026-64693

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Updated: 2026-07-28T14:28:38.073Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2026-07-27T21:17:08.993

Modified: 2026-08-17T22:17:16.560

Link: CVE-2026-64693

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-08-17T23:30:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-843

    Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')