Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS and watchOS Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability Allowing Kernel Memory Access

A vulnerability allowing an out-of-bounds read has been identified in multiple Apple operating systems, including iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5. This vulnerability was addressed with improved bounds checking. However, it may still be possible for an application to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unexpected system termination or unauthorized access to kernel memory, potentially allowing for further exploitation or information disclosure.