CVE-2026-43716: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash in Apple Safari
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, macOS Tahoe 26.5.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apple Safari involves improper memory handling that can be triggered by processing specially crafted web content, leading to an unexpected crash of the browser. The issue is classified under CWE-416 (Use After Free) and CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity impact primarily affecting availability (causing crashes) without compromising confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability is fixed in Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in an unexpected crash of Safari, impacting availability. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity compromise. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2. Users and administrators should update affected Safari versions to these fixed releases to remediate the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-43716: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash in Apple Safari
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, macOS Tahoe 26.5.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apple Safari involves improper memory handling that can be triggered by processing specially crafted web content, leading to an unexpected crash of the browser. The issue is classified under CWE-416 (Use After Free) and CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity impact primarily affecting availability (causing crashes) without compromising confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability is fixed in Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in an unexpected crash of Safari, impacting availability. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity compromise. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2. Users and administrators should update affected Safari versions to these fixed releases to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T22:46:21.644Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a42d3d327e9c7971972d06a
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 20:21:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 00:56:01 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 12:41:09 UTC
Views: 54
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