CVE-2026-20698 (GCVE-0-2026-20698)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-25 00:31 – Updated: 2026-03-25 00:31
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Summary
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
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CWE
  • An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory
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Apple iOS and iPadOS Affected: 0 , < 26.4 (custom)
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    Apple macOS Affected: 0 , < 26.4 (custom)
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    Apple tvOS Affected: 0 , < 26.4 (custom)
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    Apple visionOS Affected: 0 , < 26.4 (custom)
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    Apple watchOS Affected: 0 , < 26.4 (custom)
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