Out-of-Bounds Access in Apple Media Frameworks
CVE-2026-20690
6.5MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
Apple
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 25 March 2026
What is CVE-2026-20690?
This vulnerability arises from an out-of-bounds access issue that impacts Apple’s media processing frameworks. This flaw permits the execution of maliciously crafted media files, which could lead to unexpected terminations of processes related to audio handling across multiple Apple platforms. It raises significant security concerns for users depending on the affected products, as it may allow attackers to disrupt normal operations or exploit system vulnerabilities.

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Affected Version(s)
iOS and iPadOS 0 < 18.7.7
iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.4
macOS 0 < 14.8.5