Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Safari and Apple Operating Systems

CVE-2026-43720

What is CVE-2026-43720?

A use-after-free vulnerability was identified that could allow attackers to exploit improper memory management within Safari and other Apple operating systems. This vulnerability can be triggered by processing specially crafted web content, which could lead to an unexpected crash of the Safari browser. To mitigate this risk, users are encouraged to update to the latest versions of Safari, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Tahoe, which include crucial security enhancements.

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