CVE-2026-43661
Buffer Overflow in Apple iOS and macOS via Malicious Image Processing
Publication date: 2026-05-11
Last updated on: 2026-05-11
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ios | 26.5 |
| apple | ipad_os | 26.5 |
| apple | macos_tahoe | 26.5 |
| apple | tv_os | 26.5 |
| apple | watch_os | 26.5 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a buffer overflow issue that occurs when processing a maliciously crafted image. It can cause corruption of process memory. The issue was addressed by improving memory handling in various Apple operating systems.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability by processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to corruption of process memory, which could result in unexpected behavior, crashes, or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, or watchOS 26.5.