CVE-2026-64752: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS allows processing a maliciously crafted image to potentially lead to arbitrary code execution. The issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code and fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. This vulnerability also affects macOS Golden Gate 27 and visionOS 27, which received the fix simultaneously.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-64752 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted image, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution. Apple fixed this issue by removing the vulnerable code in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, and visionOS 27. Versions prior to 27 are affected.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected devices by processing a specially crafted image. This could lead to compromise of the device's security and control over the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and has been implemented by Apple in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, and visionOS 27. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-64752: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS allows processing a maliciously crafted image to potentially lead to arbitrary code execution. The issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code and fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. This vulnerability also affects macOS Golden Gate 27 and visionOS 27, which received the fix simultaneously.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
visionOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-64752 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted image, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution. Apple fixed this issue by removing the vulnerable code in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, and visionOS 27. Versions prior to 27 are affected.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected devices by processing a specially crafted image. This could lead to compromise of the device's security and control over the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and has been implemented by Apple in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, and visionOS 27. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T18:10:30.632Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f755bf5e2cf59d2488
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:25:26 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 02:01:23 UTC
Views: 2
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