CVE-2026-86962: Double Free
A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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iOS/iPadOSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 26.7 - Upgrade
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iOS/iPadOSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 27 - Upgrade
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macOS Golden Gateto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 27 - Upgrade
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macOS Sequoiato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 15.8 - Upgrade
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macOS Tahoeto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 26.7 - Upgrade
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tvOSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 27 - Upgrade
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visionOSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 27 - Upgrade
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watchOSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 27
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to trigger this issue?
The issue can be triggered by an app. The available information does not state that the app needs additional privileges or user interaction beyond being able to run on the affected device.
What is the known impact of successful exploitation?
A malicious app may cause unexpected system termination. The provided information does not describe data exposure, privilege escalation, or code execution as impacts.
Which platforms have fixes available?
Fixes are available in iOS 26.7 and 27, iPadOS 26.7 and 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.