Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-39868
This issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5.2, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
CVSS Score
9.1
Critical
EPSS — Exploit Probability
0.9%
Riskier than 57% of all CVEs
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV
No federal exploitation record
Remediation
Patch available
Vendor fix published
2 articles across 2 outlets · first covered Jul 1, 2026 · latest Aug 6, 2026
Coverage timeline
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Apple fixes DTrace kernel flaw CVE-2026-39868 in macOS, iOSsecurityonline.info · Aug 6, 2026
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Apple patches 37 WebKit kernel flaws, including sandbox escapeswww.thezdi.com · Jul 1, 2026