CVE-2026-65412: Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A null pointer dereference vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS could cause a denial-of-service when processing web content. This issue has been addressed with improved input validation and fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and several macOS versions. The vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-65412 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing certain web content may trigger a null pointer dereference, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. Apple fixed this issue by improving input validation in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. The vulnerability affects versions before these fixed releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause affected devices to crash or become unresponsive due to a denial-of-service condition triggered by processing crafted web content. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, macOS Sequoia 15.8 or later, and the other specified fixed versions. These updates contain improved input validation that resolves the null pointer dereference issue. No additional mitigation is required once the system is updated.
CVE-2026-65412: Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A null pointer dereference vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS could cause a denial-of-service when processing web content. This issue has been addressed with improved input validation and fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and several macOS versions. The vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65412 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing certain web content may trigger a null pointer dereference, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. Apple fixed this issue by improving input validation in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. The vulnerability affects versions before these fixed releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause affected devices to crash or become unresponsive due to a denial-of-service condition triggered by processing crafted web content. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, macOS Sequoia 15.8 or later, and the other specified fixed versions. These updates contain improved input validation that resolves the null pointer dereference issue. No additional mitigation is required once the system is updated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:47:18.621Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610155bf5e2cf59d275d
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:29:01 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 05:01:22 UTC
Views: 4
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