CVE-2026-64715: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-64715 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could cause an unexpected process crash when processing maliciously crafted web content. The issue was addressed by improved memory management and fixed in iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6.1, and iPadOS 26.6.1, as well as macOS Tahoe 26.6.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may lead to an unexpected process crash upon processing maliciously crafted web content. The flaw was mitigated by improving memory management. The vendor fixed the issue in specific versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Tahoe.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability may cause affected processes to crash unexpectedly, potentially leading to denial of service conditions. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
The issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory information.
CVE-2026-64715: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-64715 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could cause an unexpected process crash when processing maliciously crafted web content. The issue was addressed by improved memory management and fixed in iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6.1, and iPadOS 26.6.1, as well as macOS Tahoe 26.6.2.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may lead to an unexpected process crash upon processing maliciously crafted web content. The flaw was mitigated by improving memory management. The vendor fixed the issue in specific versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Tahoe.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability may cause affected processes to crash unexpectedly, potentially leading to denial of service conditions. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
The issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10, iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory information.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T18:09:35.084Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a838032bf8831d5399e4778
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 21:42:10 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 22:16:37 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 00:42:24 UTC
Views: 2
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.