A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory.
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Mon, 11 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000
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| Description | A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory. | |
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MITRE
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: apple
Published:
Updated: 2026-05-11T20:08:13.962Z
Reserved: 2026-05-01T22:46:21.639Z
Link: CVE-2026-43661
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NVD
Status : Received
Published: 2026-05-11T21:19:01.823
Modified: 2026-05-11T21:19:01.823
Link: CVE-2026-43661
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