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AppleCVE-2026-86972

Apple iOS and iPadOS: buffer overflow

Apple

CVE-2026-86972 · Published Oct 26, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026

Unrated
Fix: upgrade to 26.7.2 or later (3 fixed versions below)
Apple advisory

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. 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 Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to memory corruption.

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
iOS and iPadOS
Product
< 26.7.226.7.2
< 27.227.2
macOS
Product
< 26.7.226.7.2
< 27.227.2
tvOS
Product
< 27.227.2
visionOS
Product
< 27.227.2
watchOS
Product
< 27.227.2
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