CVE-2026-65347: Processing an image may lead to a denial-of-service in Apple iOS and iPadOS
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. Processing an image may lead to a denial-of-service.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-65347 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS caused by processing a specially crafted image. The flaw allows an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition, impacting availability. Apple fixed the issue by implementing improved validation checks in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, along with corresponding updates for other Apple operating systems.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in denial-of-service, causing the affected device to crash or become unresponsive. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The CVSS score is 6.5 (medium severity), with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impact limited to availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official Apple updates iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The issue is fixed in these versions and corresponding updates for other Apple OSes. No additional mitigation is required once the device is updated.
CVE-2026-65347: Processing an image may lead to a denial-of-service in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. Processing an image may lead to a denial-of-service.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65347 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS caused by processing a specially crafted image. The flaw allows an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition, impacting availability. Apple fixed the issue by implementing improved validation checks in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, along with corresponding updates for other Apple operating systems.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in denial-of-service, causing the affected device to crash or become unresponsive. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The CVSS score is 6.5 (medium severity), with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impact limited to availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official Apple updates iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The issue is fixed in these versions and corresponding updates for other Apple OSes. No additional mitigation is required once the device is updated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:45:50.324Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a838037bf8831d5399e5ece
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 21:42:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/19/2026, 00:52:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 69
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