Memory Handling Vulnerability in Apple's iOS and macOS Products
CVE-2026-39869

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Apple
Status: iOS And iPad OS; Mac OS; TV OS; Visionos
Vendor: CVE Published:; 11 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-39869?

A memory handling vulnerability exists in specific versions of Apple's iOS and macOS systems. This issue can be exploited when processing a maliciously crafted audio stream within a media file, potentially resulting in process termination. Affected users are encouraged to update their devices to the latest versions, which include fixes for this vulnerability and enhance overall system security.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 18.7.9

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.5

macOS 0 < 14.8.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/127110

https://support.apple.com/en-us/127111

https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115

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Timeline

Vulnerability published
May 11, 2026
Vulnerability Reserved
Apr 7, 2026

CVE-2026-39869 Data

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