CVE-2026-64695: A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel 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, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-64695) in Apple macOS involves improper memory handling that can be triggered remotely to cause system crashes or kernel memory corruption. It affects multiple macOS branches and was addressed by Apple through improved memory management. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is classified under CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unexpected system termination (crash) or corruption of kernel memory, potentially allowing an attacker to disrupt system availability or compromise system integrity. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, making it highly severe.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released fixes for this vulnerability in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or required beyond applying the official patches.
CVE-2026-64695: A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel 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, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-64695) in Apple macOS involves improper memory handling that can be triggered remotely to cause system crashes or kernel memory corruption. It affects multiple macOS branches and was addressed by Apple through improved memory management. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is classified under CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unexpected system termination (crash) or corruption of kernel memory, potentially allowing an attacker to disrupt system availability or compromise system integrity. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, making it highly severe.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released fixes for this vulnerability in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or required beyond applying the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T18:09:01.158Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a67c1bf9c2644c7f8cb12ab
Added to database: 07/27/2026, 20:38:23 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 23:39:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 21:30:55 UTC
Views: 98
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