CVE-2026-86988
Medium
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Ipados
PublishedOct 26, 2026
First seenOct 26, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-119Memory buffer bounds error
How to fix
Update
- apple ipados27.2 or later
- apple iphone_os27.2 or later
- apple macos27.2 or later
- apple tvos27.2 or later
- apple visionos27.2 or later
- apple watchos27.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple ipados | v < 27.2 | 27.2 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 27.2 | 27.2 |
| apple macos | v < 27.2 | 27.2 |
| apple tvos | v < 27.2 | 27.2 |
| apple visionos | v < 27.2 | 27.2 |
| apple watchos | v < 27.2 | 27.2 |
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