CVE-2026-43667: An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to cause a denial-of-service in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-43667 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could be triggered by an attacker in a privileged network position. The issue was addressed by improving input validation to fix a reachable assertion. The fix is included in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a reachable assertion in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could be exploited by an attacker with privileged network access to cause a denial-of-service condition. Apple resolved the issue by enhancing input validation. The fix is implemented in versions 18.7.10 of both iOS and iPadOS.
Potential Impact
An attacker positioned within a privileged network role may cause a denial-of-service on affected devices by exploiting this vulnerability. No information about code execution or data compromise is provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Update affected devices to iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed by improved input validation.
CVE-2026-43667: An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to cause a denial-of-service in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-43667 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could be triggered by an attacker in a privileged network position. The issue was addressed by improving input validation to fix a reachable assertion. The fix is included in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a reachable assertion in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could be exploited by an attacker with privileged network access to cause a denial-of-service condition. Apple resolved the issue by enhancing input validation. The fix is implemented in versions 18.7.10 of both iOS and iPadOS.
Potential Impact
An attacker positioned within a privileged network role may cause a denial-of-service on affected devices by exploiting this vulnerability. No information about code execution or data compromise is provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Update affected devices to iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed by improved input validation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T22:46:21.640Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a838032bf8831d5399e4763
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 21:42:10 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 22:17:01 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 00:42:26 UTC
Views: 2
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