CVE-2026-43729: Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS involves memory corruption triggered by processing specially crafted images via the USD library. Successful exploitation requires user interaction and can lead to remote code execution with high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8, indicating high severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code remotely on affected devices, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access, data modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening images from untrusted sources and limit interaction with unknown content involving the USD library.
CVE-2026-43729: Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS involves memory corruption triggered by processing specially crafted images via the USD library. Successful exploitation requires user interaction and can lead to remote code execution with high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8, indicating high severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code remotely on affected devices, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access, data modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening images from untrusted sources and limit interaction with unknown content involving the USD library.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T22:46:21.645Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a67c1b59c2644c7f8cb0e57
Added to database: 07/27/2026, 20:38:13 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 05:13:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 20:02:21 UTC
Views: 69
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