CVE-2026-86950: Apple Multiple Products Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.1 and iPadOS 26.7.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, macOS Tahoe 26.7.1. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 27.
Other sources
Apple iOS, macOS, and iPadOS contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in CoreGraphics that may lead to arbitrary code execution.
— CISA
CoreGraphics. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
— Apple
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 26.7.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 15.8.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Apple iOS and iPadOSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 26.7.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Apple macOS Sequoiato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 15.8.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Apple macOS Tahoeto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 26.7.1 - Compensating control
Discontinue use of the affected product if mitigations are unavailable.
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which product families should be included in remediation planning?
The affected software list includes Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, and macOS Tahoe.