CVE-2026-86918: Apple iOS vulnerability

Published Oct 20, 2026
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Updated

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected app termination.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Apple iOS<27
Apple iPadOS<27
Apple macOS Golden Gate<27
Apple tvOS<27
Apple visionOS<27
Apple WatchOS<27

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, macOS Golden Gate, tvOS, visionOS, watchOS) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 27

Event History

Oct 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What user or system action is needed to trigger the issue?

An affected device or system must process a maliciously crafted image. The provided information does not identify a specific application, service, or delivery method.

2

What is the documented impact of successful exploitation?

Processing the crafted image may cause unexpected application termination. No other impact is stated in the provided information.

3

Which releases contain the fix?

The issue is fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.

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