CVE-2026-84564: Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS involves an uninitialized memory issue that could lead to disclosure of process memory when processing a maliciously crafted image. This flaw has been addressed by improved memory initialization in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and corresponding updates in macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Exploitation could expose sensitive process memory contents.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84564 is an uninitialized memory vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that occurs during the processing of specially crafted images. The flaw allows potential disclosure of process memory due to improper memory initialization. Apple fixed this issue by improving memory initialization in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in disclosure of process memory, potentially exposing sensitive information handled by the affected process. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and related versions of macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-84564: Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS involves an uninitialized memory issue that could lead to disclosure of process memory when processing a maliciously crafted image. This flaw has been addressed by improved memory initialization in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and corresponding updates in macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Exploitation could expose sensitive process memory contents.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84564 is an uninitialized memory vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that occurs during the processing of specially crafted images. The flaw allows potential disclosure of process memory due to improper memory initialization. Apple fixed this issue by improving memory initialization in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in disclosure of process memory, potentially exposing sensitive information handled by the affected process. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and related versions of macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.754Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610b55bf5e2cf59d2bf1
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:33:20 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:13:24 UTC
Views: 3
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