VDB
CVE-2026-86971
CVE-2026-86971
PUBLISHED
CVSS 6.5 MEDIUM
Reported by apple · Published October 26, 2026
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected app termination.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| visionos | apple | 27.2 |
| macos | apple | 27.2, 26.7.2, 15.8.2 |
| iphone_os | apple | 27.2, 26.7.2 |
| iOS and iPadOS | Apple | 27.2, 26.7.2 |
| ipados | apple | 27.2, 26.7.2 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | 0, 0 |
| Apple | macOS | 0, 0, 0 |
| Apple | visionOS | 0 |
| Apple | visionOS | 0 |
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | 0, 0 |
| Apple | macOS | 0, 0, 0 |
Timeline
- Oct 26, 2026 CVE Published
- Oct 26, 2026 CVE Updated
- Oct 27, 2026 EPSS Score (3 in total, the first dated here)
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