Apple iOS/iPadOS/macOS up to 26.5.1 Web double free

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5.3$5k-$25k0.62

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iOS, iPadOS and macOS up to 26.5.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component Web Handler. The manipulation results in double free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-43706. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS, iPadOS and macOS up to 26.5.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component Web Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, macOS Tahoe 26.5.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-43706 since 05/02/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 06/30/2026).

Upgrading to version 26.5.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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ADP CISA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26.5.2

Timelineinfo

05/02/2026 CVE reserved
06/29/2026 +58 days VulDB entry created
06/30/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
06/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-43706 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-43706
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-374724
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 06/30/2026 01:02
Changes: 06/30/2026 01:02 (65)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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