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AppleCVE-2026-86959

Apple iOS and iPadOS: improper input validation

Apple

CVE-2026-86959 · Published Oct 20, 2026 · updated Oct 30, 2026

Medium4.3
Fix: upgrade to 26.7 or later (3 fixed versions below)
Apple advisory

An input validation issue 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. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected process termination.

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
iOS and iPadOS
Product
< 26.726.7
< 2727
macOS
Product
< 15.815.8
< 26.726.7
< 2727
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Severity from
CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
Weakness
CWE-20

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