CVE-2026-86919: Input Validation

Published Oct 20, 2026
·
Updated

A stack overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, visionOS 27. An attacker with a paired Bluetooth device may be able to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Apple iOS<26.7, <27
Apple iPadOS<26.7, <27
Apple macOS Golden Gate<27
Apple macOS Sequoia<15.8
Apple macOS Tahoe<26.7
Apple visionOS<27

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS/iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS/iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 27
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Golden Gate to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 27
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Sequoia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.8
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Tahoe to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.7
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade visionOS 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

Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker needs a Bluetooth device paired with the affected device. The available information does not describe exploitation by unpaired or remote Bluetooth devices.

2

Which updates contain the fix?

The issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iOS 27, iPadOS 26.7 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, and visionOS 27.

3

What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?

A paired Bluetooth attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code on the affected device.

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