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CVE-2026-64695 Apple CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-27T21:17:09.193Z and has not been modified since then. The CVE-2026-64695 vulnerability was addressed with improved memory handling in various Apple operating systems, including iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory. The vulnerability is due to improper memory management, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Apple macOS and iOS users, administrators, and security teams should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to patch affected systems. System administrators should prioritize patching due to the high severity of this vulnerability. Additionally, security teams should review system logs for potential exploitation attempts and monitor system performance for unexpected behavior. Users of affected systems should ensure they are running the patched versions to prevent potential exploitation.

Vendor
Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-27
Original CVE updated
2026-08-17
Advisory published
2026-07-27
Advisory updated
2026-08-17

Who should care

Apple macOS and iOS users, administrators, and security teams should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to patch affected systems. System administrators should prioritize patching due to the high severity of this vulnerability. Additionally, security teams should review system logs for potential exploitation attempts and monitor system performance for unexpected behavior. Users of affected systems should ensure they are running the patched versions to prevent potential exploitation.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-64695 vulnerability was addressed with improved memory handling in various Apple operating systems, including iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory. The vulnerability is due to improper memory management, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Defensive priority

Apple macOS and iOS users should prioritize patching due to the high severity of this vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches for iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10
  • Apply patches for macOS Sequoia 15.7.8
  • Apply patches for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8
  • Apply patches for macOS Tahoe 26.6
  • Inventory affected systems for CVE-2026-64695

Evidence notes

The CVE record indicates that the issue was addressed with improved memory handling in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory. The issue affects various Apple operating systems, and users should verify their system configurations to ensure they are running the patched versions. Defenders should review system logs for potential exploitation attempts and monitor system performance for unexpected behavior.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-64695 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64695

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-64695 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-64695

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.