CVE-2026-65402: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-65402 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an app to cause unexpected system termination. The issue was addressed by improved memory management and fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and related Apple operating systems. This vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may allow a malicious app to trigger unexpected system termination. The issue was resolved by Apple through improved memory management techniques. The fix is included in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, as well as macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
An attacker controlling a malicious app could cause the affected system to terminate unexpectedly, potentially leading to denial of service conditions. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official Apple updates to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, and the corresponding fixed versions of macOS and other Apple operating systems. These updates contain the official fix for the use-after-free vulnerability. No additional mitigation is required once the system is updated.
CVE-2026-65402: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-65402 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an app to cause unexpected system termination. The issue was addressed by improved memory management and fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and related Apple operating systems. This vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may allow a malicious app to trigger unexpected system termination. The issue was resolved by Apple through improved memory management techniques. The fix is included in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, as well as macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
An attacker controlling a malicious app could cause the affected system to terminate unexpectedly, potentially leading to denial of service conditions. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official Apple updates to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, and the corresponding fixed versions of macOS and other Apple operating systems. These updates contain the official fix for the use-after-free vulnerability. No additional mitigation is required once the system is updated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:46:56.740Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860ff55bf5e2cf59d264f
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:28:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 02:01:22 UTC
Views: 2
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