CVE-2026-43733: 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. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-43733 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS caused by processing a maliciously crafted image via the USD library. Exploitation requires user interaction and can lead to remote code execution on affected devices. The vulnerability affects versions before 26.6. There is currently no official remediation or patch available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on affected iOS and iPadOS devices. This could allow remote attackers to take control of the device after user interaction.
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 avoid interacting with suspicious content involving the USD library.
CVE-2026-43733: 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. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43733 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS caused by processing a maliciously crafted image via the USD library. Exploitation requires user interaction and can lead to remote code execution on affected devices. The vulnerability affects versions before 26.6. There is currently no official remediation or patch available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on affected iOS and iPadOS devices. This could allow remote attackers to take control of the device after user interaction.
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 avoid interacting with suspicious content involving the USD library.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T22:46:21.646Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a67c1b59c2644c7f8cb0e65
Added to database: 07/27/2026, 20:38:13 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 05:14:01 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 20:02:23 UTC
Views: 76
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