CVE-2026-84552: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS could allow an app to cause unexpected system termination. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling and fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and certain macOS versions. This vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84552 describes a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a malicious app may cause unexpected system termination due to improper memory handling. The issue has been resolved by Apple through improved memory management in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this vulnerability could cause the affected device to terminate unexpectedly, potentially leading to denial of service or disruption of normal device operation. There is no indication of further impact such as data compromise or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, or the corresponding fixed macOS versions. These updates include improved memory handling that addresses the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-84552: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS could allow an app to cause unexpected system termination. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling and fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and certain macOS versions. This vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84552 describes a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a malicious app may cause unexpected system termination due to improper memory handling. The issue has been resolved by Apple through improved memory management in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this vulnerability could cause the affected device to terminate unexpectedly, potentially leading to denial of service or disruption of normal device operation. There is no indication of further impact such as data compromise or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, or the corresponding fixed macOS versions. These updates include improved memory handling that addresses the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.752Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610a55bf5e2cf59d2a83
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:06 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:32:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 05:01:22 UTC
Views: 3
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