Apple iOS/iPadOS/macOS prior 26.6.1/26.6.2 use after free

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-64787. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS, iPadOS and macOS. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process termination.
The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-64787 since 07/20/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 08/18/2026).
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 335968 (macOS 26.x < 26.6.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (148281)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Upgrading to version 26.6.1 or 26.6.2 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (335968). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2
VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 335968
Nessus Name: macOS 26.x < 26.6.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (148281)
Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26.6.1/26.6.2
Timeline
07/20/2026 CVE reserved08/17/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/17/2026 VulDB entry created
08/18/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-64787 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-64787
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-391480
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
Entry
Created: 08/18/2026 00:04Updated: 08/18/2026 03:47
Changes: 08/18/2026 00:04 (54), 08/18/2026 03:47 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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