CVE-2026-65415: A local user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-65415 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a local user may cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory due to a race condition. The issue has been addressed with additional validation and fixed in version 27 of iOS, iPadOS, and other Apple operating systems. Prior versions are affected. No CVSS score is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a race condition in Apple iOS and iPadOS that allows a local user to cause unexpected system termination or to read kernel memory. The flaw was mitigated by adding additional validation checks. The issue affects versions prior to 27 and has been fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the system to terminate unexpectedly or to read sensitive kernel memory, potentially leading to information disclosure or system instability. The impact is limited to local users and does not involve remote exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Users and administrators should update affected devices to version 27 or later to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-65415: A local user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-65415 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a local user may cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory due to a race condition. The issue has been addressed with additional validation and fixed in version 27 of iOS, iPadOS, and other Apple operating systems. Prior versions are affected. No CVSS score is provided.
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 race condition in Apple iOS and iPadOS that allows a local user to cause unexpected system termination or to read kernel memory. The flaw was mitigated by adding additional validation checks. The issue affects versions prior to 27 and has been fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the system to terminate unexpectedly or to read sensitive kernel memory, potentially leading to information disclosure or system instability. The impact is limited to local users and does not involve remote exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Users and administrators should update affected devices to version 27 or later to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:47:18.621Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610155bf5e2cf59d2760
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:29:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:23 UTC
Views: 2
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