The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. (CVE-2026-43702)
A vulnerability in Apple operating systems related to memory handling could allow processing of a maliciously crafted video file to cause unexpected app termination or memory corruption. This issue has been addressed with improved memory handling in multiple Apple OS versions including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and watchOS.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-43702 is a vulnerability in Apple operating systems where processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected application termination or corruption of process memory. The issue was resolved by improving memory handling in the affected OS versions. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and watchOS. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could cause denial of service through unexpected app termination or potentially lead to memory corruption, which might be leveraged for further attacks. However, no active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and 26.7, iPadOS 26.6 and 26.7, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6 and 26.7, tvOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability.
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. (CVE-2026-43702)
Description
A vulnerability in Apple operating systems related to memory handling could allow processing of a maliciously crafted video file to cause unexpected app termination or memory corruption. This issue has been addressed with improved memory handling in multiple Apple OS versions including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and watchOS.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43702 is a vulnerability in Apple operating systems where processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected application termination or corruption of process memory. The issue was resolved by improving memory handling in the affected OS versions. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and watchOS. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could cause denial of service through unexpected app termination or potentially lead to memory corruption, which might be leveraged for further attacks. However, no active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and 26.7, iPadOS 26.6 and 26.7, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6 and 26.7, tvOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-hmx3-x542-g37c
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-43702"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8a1bd55bf5e2cf5f3e006
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:39:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:55:49 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 10:01:23 UTC
Views: 3
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