CVE-2026-43688: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS could cause unexpected app termination when processing a maliciously crafted file. This issue has been addressed with improved input validation and fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-43688 describes a memory corruption flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that occurs when processing specially crafted files. The vulnerability could lead to unexpected termination of affected applications. Apple fixed this issue by improving input validation in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, as well as macOS Golden Gate 27.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability may cause affected applications to crash unexpectedly, potentially disrupting user activity. There is no indication of code execution or data leakage from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update affected devices to iOS 27 or iPadOS 27, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-43688: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS could cause unexpected app termination when processing a maliciously crafted file. This issue has been addressed with improved input validation and fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43688 describes a memory corruption flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that occurs when processing specially crafted files. The vulnerability could lead to unexpected termination of affected applications. Apple fixed this issue by improving input validation in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, as well as macOS Golden Gate 27.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability may cause affected applications to crash unexpectedly, potentially disrupting user activity. There is no indication of code execution or data leakage from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update affected devices to iOS 27 or iPadOS 27, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T22:46:21.642Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f255bf5e2cf59d2202
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:23:20 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:22 UTC
Views: 3
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