CVE-2026-65349

Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis

Out-of-Bounds Read in iOS and macOS Tahoe

Publication date: 2026-08-17

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-17

Last Modified

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-09-27

AI Q&A

2026-08-18

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-26

NVD

CVE-2026-65349

EUVD

EUVD-2026-60480

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	ipados	to 26.6.1 (exc)
apple	iphone_os	to 26.6.1 (exc)
apple	macos	From 26.0 (inc) to 26.6.2 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-125	The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability caused by insufficient input validation. It allows an app to read memory outside the intended buffer, potentially accessing sensitive kernel memory or causing system crashes.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Apple operating systems and requires checking the installed versions of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS Tahoe. No direct detection commands are provided in the context. Verify system versions against the fixed releases: iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, or macOS Tahoe 26.6.2.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive kernel memory, leading to information disclosure or unexpected system termination. This may allow unauthorized access to data or cause denial-of-service conditions on affected devices.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read issue that could allow an app to read kernel memory or cause unexpected system termination. While it does not directly impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA, such vulnerabilities could potentially lead to unauthorized data access or system disruptions, which may indirectly affect compliance if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Apple devices to the latest patched versions: iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, or macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. Enable automatic updates if available to prevent future vulnerabilities.

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