Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
Published: 2026-08-17
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote System Termination
Action: Apply Update
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a use‑after‑free issue that was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

Affected Systems

All Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS devices running any version prior to the releases mentioned above are vulnerable. Devices updated to iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, or watchOS 27 are not affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 7.5 and the EPSS score is < 1%, while the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The description indicates that a remote attacker may cause the system to terminate, suggesting a remote attack vector, though the precise remote interface is not detailed by Apple. The lack of exploitation statistics means the likelihood is uncertain, but the impact is definite if the flaw is successfully triggered.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 21, 2026 at 06:29 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest Apple OS releases that incorporate the fix: iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
  • If a patch cannot be applied immediately, limit exposure by blocking or disabling any remote services that invoke the vulnerable code until the update is available.
  • Continue to apply additional network controls to mitigate potential remote exploitation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 21, 2026 at 06:29 UTC.

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History

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Use‑After‑Free Leading to System Termination in Apple Operating Systems

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
References

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Apple ipados
Apple iphone Os
CPEs 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

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0000

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Title Use‑After‑Free Vulnerability in Apple OS Allowing Remote System Termination

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

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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

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Title Use‑After‑Free Vulnerability in Apple OS Allowing Remote System Termination
Weaknesses CWE-416

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 A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
References

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-14T20:48:28.403Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-65343

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Updated: 2026-08-18T13:21:07.547Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2026-08-17T22:17:25.200

Modified: 2026-09-14T21:17:19.163

Link: CVE-2026-65343

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-21T06:30:09Z

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