Double Free Vulnerability in Apple’s iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Products

CVE-2026-43706

What is CVE-2026-43706?

A double free vulnerability in Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and macOS products was identified, relating to inadequate memory management practices. This flaw could potentially allow attackers to craft malicious web content that triggers unexpected process crashes, affecting the stability and security of devices running the affected operating systems. The issue was addressed in the updates for iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2, aimed at improving overall memory handling to mitigate potential exploitation.

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