Apple OS (iOS/macOS) use-after-free CVE-2026-20687 (pre 18.7.7)
CVE-2026-20687 Published on March 25, 2026
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4, tvOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-20687 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2026-20687 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-20687
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Before 18.7.7 is affected.
- Before 26.4 is affected.
- Before 15.7.5 is affected.
- Before 26.4 is affected.
- Before 26.4 is affected.
- Before 26.4 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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