Apple iOS/iPadOS UAF fixed in 26.6.1, macOS in 26.6.2
CVE-2026-65343 Published on August 17, 2026
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-65343 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or 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 a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2026-65343 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-65343
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Before 26.6.1 is affected.
- Before 26.6.2 is affected.