CVE-2026-64709: An app may be able to disclose 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, iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an app potentially disclosing kernel memory on Apple iOS and iPadOS devices. The root cause relates to insufficient memory handling that could expose sensitive kernel memory contents to an app. Apple fixed the issue by improving memory handling in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, along with corresponding updates to other Apple OSes. The CVSS score is 5.5 (medium), reflecting local attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker controlling an app on a vulnerable device could disclose sensitive kernel memory contents, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory stating the issue is fixed in these versions.
CVE-2026-64709: An app may be able to disclose 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, iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an app potentially disclosing kernel memory on Apple iOS and iPadOS devices. The root cause relates to insufficient memory handling that could expose sensitive kernel memory contents to an app. Apple fixed the issue by improving memory handling in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, along with corresponding updates to other Apple OSes. The CVSS score is 5.5 (medium), reflecting local attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker controlling an app on a vulnerable device could disclose sensitive kernel memory contents, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory stating the issue is fixed in these versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T18:09:24.049Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a67c1c09c2644c7f8cb1333
Added to database: 07/27/2026, 20:38:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 23:56:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 07:31:54 UTC
Views: 39
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