CVE-2026-43684: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-43684 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an app to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory. The issue was addressed with improved memory management and fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, and macOS Sequoia 15.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could be exploited by an app to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory. The flaw was mitigated by improved memory management in the kernel. The issue is fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, and macOS Sequoia 15.8.
Potential Impact
An attacker controlling a malicious app could trigger unexpected system termination or kernel memory corruption, potentially affecting system stability and security. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating to iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, or macOS Sequoia 15.8. These updates include improved memory management that resolves the use-after-free issue.
CVE-2026-43684: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-43684 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an app to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory. The issue was addressed with improved memory management and fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, and macOS Sequoia 15.8.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could be exploited by an app to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory. The flaw was mitigated by improved memory management in the kernel. The issue is fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, and macOS Sequoia 15.8.
Potential Impact
An attacker controlling a malicious app could trigger unexpected system termination or kernel memory corruption, potentially affecting system stability and security. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating to iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, or macOS Sequoia 15.8. These updates include improved memory management that resolves the use-after-free issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T22:46:21.641Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f255bf5e2cf59d21ff
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:23:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:22 UTC
Views: 2
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