CVE-2026-20605
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to crash a system process.
AI Insight
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A memory handling vulnerability in Apple operating systems could allow an app to crash a system process.
CVE-2026-20605 is a vulnerability in the memory handling of Apple operating systems. The issue, addressed with improved memory handling, could allow an app to crash a system process due to a flaw in memory management.
To exploit this issue, an attacker would need to have an app installed on the device. Normal app privileges are sufficient to trigger the crash, as no special authentication or network access is required. The attack surface is local, requiring the user to run a crafted app.
The impact is a denial of service, as a system process crash can lead to instability or require a device restart. No sensitive data exposure or code execution has been reported for this CVE.
Apple fixed the vulnerability in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.3, released on February 11, 2026. These updates are confirmed in the corresponding security advisories [1][2][3][4].
AI Insight generated on May 19, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
8cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <18.7.5
- (no CPE)range: <= 18.7.5 (fixed in 18.7.5)
- Range: <= 18.7.5 (fixed in 18.7.5)
- Range: <= 15.7.4 (fixed in 15.7.4)
- Range: <= 14.8.4 (fixed in 14.8.4)
- Range: <= 26.3 (fixed in 26.3)
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
4- support.apple.com/en-us/126347nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/126348nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/126349nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/126350nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
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