Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Apple iOS and macOS Products
CVE-2026-65346

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

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What is CVE-2026-65346?

A vulnerability has been identified that results from an integer overflow due to inadequate input validation. This flaw is present in various Apple operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. When processing specially crafted images, this vulnerability could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, leading to a compromise of the system's integrity. Users are encouraged to update their devices to the latest versions to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.6.1

macOS 0 < 26.6.2

News Articles

favicon imagetheregister

Apple plugs image-processing hole ripe for spyware abuse

Patch batch spans current kit, older iGadgets, Macs, and Vision Pro

3 weeks ago

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 📰

    First article discovered by theregister

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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