CVE-2026-65414
9.8Apple · iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, watchOS
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in multiple Apple operating systems allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause application termination.
Executive summary
A critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists across Apple device ecosystems that may allow remote arbitrary code execution, posing a severe risk to system integrity.
Vulnerability
This is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability occurring due to insufficient bounds checking. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or unexpected application termination.
Business impact
The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects a critical severity rating, as the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction or authentication. Successful exploitation grants an attacker the ability to execute arbitrary code, which could lead to full system compromise, unauthorized data access, and significant operational disruption across the enterprise.
Remediation
Immediate Action: Update all affected Apple devices to the following versions or later: iOS/iPadOS 26.7 or 27, macOS 15.8 or 26.7 or 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Proactive Monitoring: Review system and application logs for unusual crashes or unexpected process terminations, which may indicate exploitation attempts.
Compensating Controls: Ensure network-level protections are active to limit exposure of devices to untrusted networks, as no specific WAF rule can effectively mitigate this low-level memory corruption flaw.
Exploitation status
Public Exploit Available: No
Analyst recommendation
Given the critical nature of this vulnerability and the potential for remote code execution, organizations should prioritize the deployment of these security updates across all managed Apple devices. Failure to update within a standard maintenance window significantly increases the risk of successful exploitation by remote adversaries.
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History
- Disclosed CVE record published
- Collected by CVE Brief via github
- Analyst report written
- Published in the daily brief critical section