Apple OS type confusion in image handling leads to DoS
CVE-2026-64693 Published on July 27, 2026
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial-of-service.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-64693 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 and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Object Type Confusion Vulnerability?
The program allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.
CVE-2026-64693 has been classified to as an Object Type Confusion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-64693
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Before 26.6 is affected.
- Before 14.8.8 is affected.
- Before 15.7.8 is affected.
- Before 26.6 is affected.
- Before 26.6 is affected.
- Before 26.6 is affected.
- Before 26.6 is affected.