Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.
Published: 2026-08-17
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

An out-of-bounds read in Apple operating systems could be triggered by a local or malicious application. The flaw allows the app to read memory beyond the intended buffer, potentially exposing kernel data and causing the operating system to terminate unexpectedly.

Affected Systems

Apple iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 are affected. No other versions or products are listed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is not provided and EPSS is not available, so the overall severity cannot be quantified. The issue is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. However, a malicious application that is able to provide specially crafted input could exploit the flaw. Because the vulnerability is surface-level and requires application-level execution, the likelihood of an unprivileged attacker exploiting it is moderate, though the consequence could be system termination or kernel memory disclosure.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 17, 2026 at 23:53 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade iOS to version 26.6.1, iPadOS to 26.6.1, or macOS to 26.6.2.
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, avoid installing new applications from untrusted sources and monitor device stability for unexpected crashes.
  • Check the Apple Security Update portal for any interim advice or patches.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 17, 2026 at 23:53 UTC.

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History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out-of-Bounds Read Issue Allowing Kernel Memory Exposure and System Termination
Weaknesses CWE-20
CWE-200

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +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 An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.
References

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Apple Ios And Ipados Macos
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-17T21:29:07.889Z

Reserved: 2026-07-22T00:45:50.324Z

Link: CVE-2026-65349

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-17T22:17:25.483

Modified: 2026-08-17T22:17:25.483

Link: CVE-2026-65349

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T00:00:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation

  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor