CVE-2026-43776 Memory corruption in iOS and iPadOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in Apple operating systems allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause app termination via malicious files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-43776?

CVE-2026-43776 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A buffer overflow 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 Tahoe 26.6. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-43776?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43776?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-43776 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-43776 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-43776 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Ipados vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-77wc-7xcr-f383.

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