CVE-2026-65412

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Null Pointer Dereference in Apple iOS and macOS

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service.

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Published

2026-09-14

Last Modified

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-65412

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	ios	26.7
apple	ipad_os	26.7
apple	ios	27
apple	ipad_os	27
apple	macos_golden_gate	27
apple	macos_sequoia	15.8
apple	macos_tahoe	26.7
apple	visionos	27
apple	watchos	27

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Exploitability

CWE

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a null pointer dereference issue caused by insufficient input validation. When processing web content, the system may dereference a null pointer, leading to a crash or denial-of-service condition.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking if your system is running a vulnerable version of Apple software. Compare your installed versions against the fixed versions mentioned in the CVE description (iOS 26.7/iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, etc.). No specific commands are provided in the CVE data for detection.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could cause your device to crash or become unresponsive when processing malicious web content. This may result in temporary unavailability of the device until it is rebooted.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Apple devices to the latest patched versions listed in the CVE description (e.g., iOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27). Disable unnecessary web content processing if updates are not immediately available. Monitor Apple's security advisories for additional guidance.

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