CVE-2026-86913
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Use After Free in Apple iOS and iPadOS

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-10-20

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A use after 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. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.

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Published
2026-10-20
Last Modified
2026-10-20
Generated
2026-11-09
AI Q&A
2026-10-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-11-07
NVD
CVE-2026-86913
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104715

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CWE ID Description
CWE-416 The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a use after free issue caused by improper memory management. Processing a specially crafted media file could lead to unexpected app crashes or memory corruption in affected Apple devices.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free issue in Apple devices that may be triggered by processing maliciously crafted media files. Detection primarily involves checking for unpatched Apple devices running vulnerable versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, or watchOS. Ensure all devices are updated to the latest versions mentioned in the CVE description.

Impact Analysis

It may cause apps to crash unexpectedly or corrupt memory, potentially leading to data loss or allowing malicious code execution if exploited. Users could experience system instability or security breaches.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves a use after free issue leading to potential memory corruption when processing malicious media files. This could result in unexpected app termination or memory corruption, which may expose sensitive data. Such memory corruption issues could potentially lead to unauthorized data access or disclosure, impacting compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) by increasing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access to personal or health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Apple devices to the latest versions: iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, or watchOS 27. This addresses the use after free issue by improving memory management.

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