# CVE-2026-64693: Apple multiple operating systems type confusion in image processing

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-64693-apple-multiple-operating-systems-type-confusion-in-image  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-27. Updated: 2026-07-27  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-64693 · Severity: info · CVSS 5.5 · Published 2026-07-27

A vulnerability in Apple's operating systems could allow a maliciously crafted image to crash a device. This affects a wide range of Apple products including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. An exploit would result in a denial-of-service, potentially disrupting operations or causing temporary loss of access to the device.

Technologies: [Apple iPadOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/ipados), [Apple macOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos), [Apple Tvos](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/tvos), [Apple Visionos](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/visionos), [Apple watchOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/watchos). Vendors: [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-64693 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-64693 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-64693?** Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 5.5, published 27 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Apple iPadOS Before 26.6; Apple macOS Before 15.7.8; Apple Tvos Before 26.6; Apple Visionos Before 26.6; and 1 more.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-64693?** A patch was published on 2026-07-27. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-64693 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-64693?** Check whether you run Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple Tvos or one of the others listed at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A type confusion vulnerability exists in the image processing components of multiple Apple operating systems. The issue was caused by insufficient type checks during the handling of image data. An attacker can exploit this by providing a maliciously crafted image file that, when processed by the system, leads to an application or system crash (denial-of-service). The vulnerability has been addressed in the latest OS updates by implementing improved input validation and type checks. Fixes are available in iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6.

## Affected products

- Apple iOS and iPadOS Before 26.6
- Apple macOS Sequoia Before 15.7.8
- Apple macOS Sonoma Before 14.8.8
- Apple macOS Tahoe Before 26.6
- Apple tvOS Before 26.6
- Apple visionOS Before 26.6
- Apple watchOS Before 26.6

## Timeline

- 2026-07-27: disclosed
- 2026-07-27: patched

## References

- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/128066](https://support.apple.com/en-us/128066)
- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/128067](https://support.apple.com/en-us/128067)
- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/128068](https://support.apple.com/en-us/128068)
- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/128069](https://support.apple.com/en-us/128069)
- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/128070](https://support.apple.com/en-us/128070)
- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071](https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071)
- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072](https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072)

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