CVE-2026-64714: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial-of-service in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS can cause a denial-of-service when processing a maliciously crafted image. The issue is resolved by improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-64714 is a memory corruption vulnerability affecting Apple iOS, iPadOS, and multiple macOS versions. The flaw occurs during the processing of specially crafted images, potentially leading to a denial-of-service condition. Apple addressed this issue by implementing improved bounds checking. The vulnerability is fixed in iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a denial-of-service (DoS) on affected devices by processing maliciously crafted images. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and included in iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-64714: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial-of-service in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS can cause a denial-of-service when processing a maliciously crafted image. The issue is resolved by improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-64714 is a memory corruption vulnerability affecting Apple iOS, iPadOS, and multiple macOS versions. The flaw occurs during the processing of specially crafted images, potentially leading to a denial-of-service condition. Apple addressed this issue by implementing improved bounds checking. The vulnerability is fixed in iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a denial-of-service (DoS) on affected devices by processing maliciously crafted images. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and included in iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T18:09:35.084Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f755bf5e2cf59d2485
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:25:08 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 02:01:23 UTC
Views: 2
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