CVE-2026-43802 Memory corruption in iOS and iPadOS

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write allows an app to cause unexpected system termination on Apple iOS and macOS devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-43802?

CVE-2026-43802 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-43802?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43802?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-43802 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-2026-43802 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-43802 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-jhhw-w49f-ccpw.

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