Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Safari and iOS Products by Apple

CVE-2026-43717

What is CVE-2026-43717?

A use-after-free vulnerability was identified in Apple's Safari browser and related iOS products, which could be triggered by processing maliciously crafted web content. This flaw may cause Safari to crash unexpectedly, compromising user experience and system stability. Apple has addressed this issue with improved memory management in version 26.5.2 for Safari, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Tahoe. Users are encouraged to update their devices to ensure optimal security and functionality.

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