# CVE-2026-43688

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-43688
- **Severity:** HIGH
- **CVSS Score:** 7.8 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
- **CWE:** N/A
- **Published:** Sep 14, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Sep 16, 2026

## Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.

## Affected Products

- Apple — iOS and iPadOS (0)
- Apple — macOS (0)

## References

- [CNA](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034)
- [CNA](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.15%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 4.4

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-18._