CVE-2026-43702

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified

CVE-2026-43702 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.18%

7.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIpados< 26.6
AppleIphone Os< 26.6
AppleMacos>= 15.0, < 15.8
AppleMacos>= 26.0, < 26.6
AppleTvos< 26.6
AppleWatchos< 26.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-43702?
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.
How severe is CVE-2026-43702?
CVE-2026-43702 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43702?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST