Memory Management Flaw in iOS and macOS Products by Apple
CVE-2026-86962

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
Mac OS
TV OS
Visionos
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-86962?

A memory management flaw has been identified in various Apple operating systems, leading to potential unexpected system terminations. This vulnerability arises from a double free issue which, if exploited, could cause apps to crash the system. Apple has addressed this issue in 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. Users are advised to update their systems promptly to mitigate any 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:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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