Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Apple Products
CVE-2026-86882

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
Mac OS
TV OS
Visionos
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-86882?

An out-of-bounds write issue was reported in Apple products that, if exploited through maliciously crafted image processing, could lead to unexpected application terminations. This vulnerability has been addressed with enhanced bounds checking in several versions of Apple’s operating systems, including iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. It is crucial for users to update their systems promptly to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.7

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 27

macOS 0 < 15.8

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149036

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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