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CVE-2026-64704: A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling

Source GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-64704· Critical 9.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 26.6 : patch macOS as a priority.

Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 05:11 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 47% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 26.6, 15.7.8, 14.8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 27 Jul 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade macOS to 26.6, 15.7.8 or 14.8.8.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
ApplemacOSAffected
  • <26.6
Fixed in
  • 26.6
ApplemacOSAffected
  • <15.7.8
Fixed in
  • 15.7.8
ApplemacOSAffected
  • <14.8.8
Fixed in
  • 14.8.8

AI-suggested

Fixes for this vulnerability have been released in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory information embedded in the description.

Description

CVE-2026-64704 is a critical type confusion vulnerability in macOS that was addressed by improved memory handling. The flaw could allow an application to cause unexpected system termination. Fixes have been released in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.

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