CVE-2026-65405: An app may be able to determine kernel memory layout in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to determine kernel memory layout.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-65405 describes a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a memory initialization flaw could enable an application to determine the kernel memory layout. This issue was resolved by Apple through improved memory handling. The fix is included in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
An attacker with the ability to run an app on affected devices could potentially gain information about the kernel memory layout, which may aid in further exploitation or bypassing security mechanisms. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes provided by Apple by updating to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, or the corresponding fixed versions of other Apple operating systems. Devices running versions prior to these fixed releases are vulnerable. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-65405: An app may be able to determine kernel memory layout in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to determine kernel memory layout.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65405 describes a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a memory initialization flaw could enable an application to determine the kernel memory layout. This issue was resolved by Apple through improved memory handling. The fix is included in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
An attacker with the ability to run an app on affected devices could potentially gain information about the kernel memory layout, which may aid in further exploitation or bypassing security mechanisms. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes provided by Apple by updating to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, or the corresponding fixed versions of other Apple operating systems. Devices running versions prior to these fixed releases are vulnerable. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:46:56.740Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860ff55bf5e2cf59d2681
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:28:26 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 01:46:56 UTC
Views: 3
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