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WebKit memory corruption in Apple Safari, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Tahoe

IdentifiersCVE-2026-43707CWE-119

CVE-2026-43707 is a WebKit memory corruption vulnerability affecting Apple Safari, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Tahoe. Apple describes the issue as a memory corruption flaw addressed through improved memory handling. When WebKit processes maliciously crafted web content, the flaw can trigger an unexpected process crash. Fixed versions listed in the provided content are Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2.

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Successful exploitation can cause the targeted WebKit-related process to crash while handling attacker-controlled web content, resulting in denial of service for the browser or associated content-processing process. The provided content does not confirm code execution, data disclosure, or sandbox escape for this CVE specifically.

Mitigation

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Until patches can be applied, reduce exposure to untrusted web content and limit browsing to trusted sites where feasible, since exploitation requires processing maliciously crafted web content in WebKit. The provided content does not specify any vendor-supplied workaround other than installing the fixed versions.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade affected systems to the fixed releases identified by Apple: Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2, or later versions incorporating the fix. Apple states the issue was remediated with improved memory handling.
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AppleIpadosoperating_system
AppleIphone Osoperating_system
AppleMacosoperating_system
AppleSafariapplication

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