Kernel-level use-after-free in core Apple OSes allows kernel memory corruption/exec across widely used devices; high-impact, cross-industry risk requiring broad IT action.
CVE-2026-64751
Kernel use-after-free in Apple OS allows apps to crash or write kernel memory.
Is CVE-2026-64751 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-64751 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-64751?
CVE-2026-64751 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-64751?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-64751. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-64751 affect?
CVE-2026-64751 affects iOS < 26.6, iPadOS < 26.6, macOS Tahoe < 26.6, tvOS < 26.6, and 2 further products or versions. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-64751?
Apply Apple 26.6 updates immediately and restrict untrusted app installs.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
A malicious or crafted app can crash the system or write kernel memory, enabling privilege escalation or arbitrary kernel code execution.
Immediate action required
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As published in the CVE Program record. A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected — vendors sometimes understate a range, and distribution-backported builds carry upstream numbers that do not reflect what was patched into them.