CVE-2026-86971
published 2026-10-26CVE-2026-86971: 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…
PriorityP335medium6.5CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCNINAH
EPSS
0.58%
47.8th percentile
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.
Affected
6 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | ios_and_ipados | < 26.7.2 | 26.7.2 |
| apple | ios_and_ipados | < 27.2 | 27.2 |
| apple | macos | < 15.8.2 | 15.8.2 |
| apple | macos | < 26.7.2 | 26.7.2 |
| apple | macos | < 27.2 | 27.2 |
| apple | visionos | < 27.2 | 27.2 |
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GHSA
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-10-26
CVE-2026-86971 An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
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.
VulDB
Apple iOS/iPadOS/macOS/visionOS prior 26.7.2/27.2/15.8.2 out-of-bounds write
vuldb·2026-10-26
CVE-2026-86971 [CRITICAL] Apple iOS/iPadOS/macOS/visionOS prior 26.7.2/27.2/15.8.2 out-of-bounds write
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS and visionOS. Affected is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-86971. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
2026-10-26
Published