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CVE-2026-64769 Apple CVE debrief
An executive overview of CVE-2026-64769: This out-of-bounds write issue, addressed with improved bounds checking, affects multiple Apple products including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS. The vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause unexpected application termination or heap corruption. Users and administrators should apply patches immediately to prevent potential service disruptions. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-27T21:17:15.020Z and has not been modified since then.
- 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
Users of Apple products, particularly those using iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS, should apply patches to prevent potential remote application termination or heap corruption. This includes administrators and security teams responsible for managing these systems, as well as operators who may be impacted by potential service disruptions. Immediate action is required to ensure system security and integrity.
Technical summary
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or heap corruption. The vulnerability impacts multiple Apple products and requires immediate patching to prevent exploitation.
Defensive priority
Critical vulnerability in Apple products, with potential for remote application termination or heap corruption.
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply patches for iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10
- Apply patches for iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6
- Apply patches for macOS Sequoia 15.7.8
- Apply patches for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8
- Apply patches for macOS Tahoe 26.6
- Apply patches for tvOS 26.6
- Apply patches for visionOS 26.6
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail provide information on the vulnerability, its impact, and affected products. Apple has released updates to address the issue. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD data. Defenders should verify patch deployment and monitor for unexpected application termination or heap corruption.
Official resources
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CVE-2026-64769 CVE record
CVE.org
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CVE-2026-64769 NVD detail
NVD
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Source item URL
nvd_modified
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Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- Source reference
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-27T21:17:15.020Z and has not been modified since then.