VDB-383626 · CVE-2026-43818 · GCVE-0-2026-43818

Apple iOS/iPadOS/macOS prior 26.6/15.7.8/14.8.8/26.6 integer overflow

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9.5	$25k-$100k	2.09

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as very critical has been identified in Apple iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer overflow. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-43818. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Apple iOS, iPadOS and macOS. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-43818 since 05/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/27/2026).

Upgrading to version 26.6, 15.7.8, 14.8.8 or 26.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26.6/15.7.8/14.8.8/26.6

Timelineinfo

05/02/2026 CVE reserved
07/27/2026 +86 days Advisory disclosed
07/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-43818 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-43818
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-383626
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 07/27/2026 23:46
Changes: 07/27/2026 23:46 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103