CVE-2026-64726: An attacker in physical proximity may be able to 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 Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. An attacker in physical proximity may be able to corrupt process memory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-64726) involves a memory corruption issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS that can be exploited by an attacker physically near the device. The root cause is improper memory handling, classified under CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer). Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of process memory, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Apple addressed the issue with improved memory handling and released fixes in version 26.6 of iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.
Potential Impact
An attacker in physical proximity may corrupt process memory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system compromise. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in Apple operating system versions 26.6 for iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-64726: An attacker in physical proximity may be able to 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 Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. An attacker in physical proximity may be able to corrupt process memory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
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 (CVE-2026-64726) involves a memory corruption issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS that can be exploited by an attacker physically near the device. The root cause is improper memory handling, classified under CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer). Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of process memory, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Apple addressed the issue with improved memory handling and released fixes in version 26.6 of iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.
Potential Impact
An attacker in physical proximity may corrupt process memory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system compromise. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in Apple operating system versions 26.6 for iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T18:09:47.192Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a67c1c39c2644c7f8cb1423
Added to database: 07/27/2026, 20:38:27 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 23:57:09 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 07:31:54 UTC
Views: 143
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