Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, macOS Tahoe 26.5.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash.
In plain language
AI Low urgencyThis is a Safari/iPhone/iPad/Mac web-browsing bug that can make the browser crash if it opens specially crafted web content. Most small businesses should update, but there’s no clear evidence it’s being exploited in the wild.
A memory corruption flaw in Safari (including iOS/iPadOS/macOS) can be triggered by processing maliciously crafted web content, leading to an unexpected browser process crash; fixed in Safari 26.5.2 / iOS 26.5.2 / iPadOS 26.5.2 / macOS Tahoe 26.5.2.
What to do now
- Check the versions of Safari and your device OS (iOS/iPadOS/macOS) on the computers and mobile devices your business uses.
- If any device is not on 26.5.2, plan an update as soon as possible.
- Update to Safari 26.5.2 (and iOS/iPadOS 26.5.2 / macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 as applicable) and confirm the update completed successfully.
- After updating, test opening a few normal business websites to ensure browsing is stable.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
AV:NAttack VectorAC:LAttack ComplexityPR:NPrivileges RequiredUI:RUser InteractionS:UScopeC:NConfidentialityI:NIntegrityA:HAvailabilityWeaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Attack Graph
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MITRE ATT&CK
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