CVE-2026-86962
Medium
Description
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
macOS
PublishedOct 20, 2026
First seenOct 20, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-415CWE-415
How to fix
Update
- Apple macOS15.8, 26.7, 27 or later
- Apple iOS and iPadOS26.7, 27 or later
- Apple tvOS27 or later
- Apple visionOS27 or later
- Apple watchOS27 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS | v < 15.8, v < 26.7, v < 27 | 15.8, 26.7, 27 |
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | v < 26.7, v < 27 | 26.7, 27 |
| Apple tvOS | v < 27 | 27 |
| Apple visionOS | v < 27 | 27 |
| Apple watchOS | v < 27 | 27 |
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