Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.6.1, iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, visionOS 27. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash.
Published: 2026-08-17
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service via unexpected Safari crash
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The CVE describes a flaw in Safari’s memory handling that allows maliciously crafted web content to trigger an unexpected crash. The weakness involves improper buffer handling and use‑after‑free, leading to a denial‑of-service. An attacker can exploit this by delivering a crafted web page to a victim using Safari. No arbitrary code execution is provided; the attacker can only cause loss of service for that user.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Apple Safari on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. Devices running versions earlier than Safari 26.6.1, iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, or visionOS 27 are at risk. Releases that include the fix are considered secure.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.3 indicates low severity. EPSS is less than 1 %, indicating a low exploitation probability. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. Exploitation requires a victim to view malicious content in Safari; no publicly available exploit or payload is reported. The overall risk is low, but affected users should patch as soon as an update is available.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 21, 2026 at 07:16 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or visionOS update that includes the Safari memory‑handling fix.
  • Disable or restrict Safari’s ability to load third‑party sites until the update can be applied.
  • Use an alternative web browser or a content‑filtering solution to prevent exposure to malicious web content.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 21, 2026 at 07:16 UTC.

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History

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.6.1, iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.6.1, iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, visionOS 27. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash.
References

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Safari Crash from Improper Memory Handling in Web Content webkitgtk: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash
Weaknesses CWE-120
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Important


Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Safari Crash from Improper Memory Handling in Web Content

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apple ipados
Apple iphone Os
Apple safari
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apple ipados
Apple iphone Os
Apple safari

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.6.1, iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash.
Title Safari Crash from Maliciously Crafted Web Content
References

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-416
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L'}

ssvc

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


Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Safari Crash from Maliciously Crafted Web Content
Weaknesses CWE-119

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +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 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash.
References

Subscriptions

Apple Ios And Ipados Ipados Iphone Os Macos Safari
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-14T20:48:31.974Z

Reserved: 2026-07-22T00:45:26.179Z

Link: CVE-2026-65338

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T13:22:08.016Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2026-08-17T22:17:24.747

Modified: 2026-09-14T21:17:18.370

Link: CVE-2026-65338

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-08-17T21:29:59Z

Links: CVE-2026-65338 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-21T07:30:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

  • CWE-120

    Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

  • CWE-416

    Use After Free