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

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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