Use After Free Vulnerability in iOS and macOS by Apple
CVE-2026-65343

Currently unrated

Key Information:

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

What is CVE-2026-65343?

A use after free vulnerability has been identified in Apple's iOS and macOS systems. This flaw arises from inadequate memory management that can lead to unexpected system terminations. An attacker capable of exploiting this vulnerability may impact the stability of affected devices. Apple has issued updates to resolve these issues with improved memory management techniques, ensuring a more secure experience for users on iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.6.1

macOS 0 < 26.6.2

References

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

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

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Timeline

Vulnerability published
Aug 17, 2026
Vulnerability Reserved
Jul 22, 2026

CVE-2026-65343 Data

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