Memory Handling Vulnerability in Apple iOS and macOS Products
CVE-2026-65330

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-65330?

A memory handling vulnerability has been identified in Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and macOS products, which could allow a malicious application to initiate unexpected system terminations or potentially corrupt kernel memory. This issue has been addressed in the latest updates for affected operating systems, ensuring improved memory management for users.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.6.1

macOS 0 < 26.6.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-65330
Created by ByteV0rtex

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/148281
https://support.apple.com/en-us/148282

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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