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CVE-2026-43705 Apple CVE debrief

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks in various Apple products, including Safari, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. This issue could lead to memory corruption when processing maliciously crafted web content. The vulnerability's impact is considered High, with a CVSS score of 8.8. Users of Apple products should apply the latest security updates to prevent potential memory corruption.

Vendor
Apple
Product
Safari
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-29
Original CVE updated
2026-07-27
Advisory published
2026-06-29
Advisory updated
2026-07-27

Who should care

Users of Apple products, particularly those using Safari, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, should apply the latest security updates to prevent potential memory corruption from maliciously crafted web content. This includes administrators and security teams responsible for managing and securing Apple devices within their organizations.

Technical summary

A type confusion issue in various Apple products, including Safari, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, was addressed with improved checks. The issue could lead to memory corruption when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-43705 and has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a High severity level. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple products, and users should apply the latest security updates to mitigate the risk.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest security updates for Safari, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.
  • Ensure that all Apple products are updated to the latest versions: Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, macOS Tahoe 26.5.2, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6.
  • Be cautious when processing web content from untrusted sources.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-29T20:17:35.467Z and was last modified on 2026-07-27T21:16:54.250Z. The NVD entry is currently Modified. This issue is related to a type confusion vulnerability addressed in various Apple products. The CVE record provides limited information about the vulnerability's impact and exploitation. Further verification is needed to understand the vulnerability's scope and potential attack vectors.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-06-29T20:17:35.467Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Modified.