Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption.
Published: 2026-08-17
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability arises from insufficient memory handling when rendering web content on Apple devices. Maliciously crafted pages can trigger memory corruption, which may influence program execution or cause crashes. This type of flaw can compromise data integrity and, in some implementations, enable arbitrary code execution.

Affected Systems

Apple iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 are affected. The fix involves upgrading to these versions or later releases. Devices still running earlier releases are vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, implying no publicly known exploitation. Attackers would need to deliver malicious web content to the victim’s device, typically through a compromised website or phishing. If exploited, memory corruption could lead to application crashes or potentially allow tailored exploits. Until patched, the risk remains moderate, with mitigation best achieved by applying the vendor‑provided updates immediately.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 17, 2026 at 23:24 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update iOS to 26.6.1, iPadOS to 26.6.1, or macOS Tahoe to 26.6.2.
  • Configure Safari security settings to block or quarantine suspicious content, such as using content blockers or safe browsing protections.
  • Monitor device logs for memory corruption or crash events to detect attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 17, 2026 at 23:24 UTC.

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History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Memory Corruption in Apple Web Content Handling
Weaknesses CWE-229

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apple
Apple ios And Ipados
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple ios And Ipados
Apple macos

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption.
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Apple Ios And Ipados Macos
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-17T21:30:52.756Z

Reserved: 2026-07-20T18:11:03.398Z

Link: CVE-2026-64788

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-17T22:17:23.480

Modified: 2026-08-17T22:17:23.480

Link: CVE-2026-64788

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

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

Weaknesses
  • CWE-229

    Improper Handling of Values