CVE-2026-43702: Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS allows processing of a maliciously crafted video file to cause unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory. This issue affects versions prior to iOS and iPadOS 26.6 and 26.7, as well as macOS versions prior to Sequoia 15.8 and Tahoe 26.6 and 26.7. The vulnerability has been addressed by Apple with improved memory handling in these fixed versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-43702 is a memory handling vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that can be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted video file. Exploitation may lead to unexpected application termination or corruption of process memory. Apple fixed this issue in iOS and iPadOS versions 26.6 and 26.7, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6 and 26.7, as well as tvOS 26.6 and watchOS 26.6 by improving memory management to prevent such crashes or memory corruption.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause applications to terminate unexpectedly or corrupt process memory, potentially leading to denial of service or instability. There is no indication of code execution or data disclosure from the provided data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in iOS and iPadOS 26.6 and 26.7, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6 and 26.7, tvOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6. Users and administrators should update affected Apple devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue.
CVE-2026-43702: Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS allows processing of a maliciously crafted video file to cause unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory. This issue affects versions prior to iOS and iPadOS 26.6 and 26.7, as well as macOS versions prior to Sequoia 15.8 and Tahoe 26.6 and 26.7. The vulnerability has been addressed by Apple with improved memory handling in these fixed versions.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43702 is a memory handling vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that can be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted video file. Exploitation may lead to unexpected application termination or corruption of process memory. Apple fixed this issue in iOS and iPadOS versions 26.6 and 26.7, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6 and 26.7, as well as tvOS 26.6 and watchOS 26.6 by improving memory management to prevent such crashes or memory corruption.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause applications to terminate unexpectedly or corrupt process memory, potentially leading to denial of service or instability. There is no indication of code execution or data disclosure from the provided data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in iOS and iPadOS 26.6 and 26.7, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6 and 26.7, tvOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6. Users and administrators should update affected Apple devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T22:46:21.643Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f455bf5e2cf59d22d9
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:23:56 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:23 UTC
Views: 3
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