CVE-2026-86975
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Out-of-Bounds Read in iOS and macOS with Malicious Image Processing

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-10-20

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected process termination.

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Published
2026-10-20
Last Modified
2026-10-20
Generated
2026-10-20
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2026-10-20
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NVD
CVE-2026-86975
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104737

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Apple iOS and iPadOS 0
Apple macOS 0
Apple tvOS 0
Apple visionOS 0
Apple watchOS 0

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue caused by insufficient bounds checking. It occurs when software reads data outside the intended memory area, which can lead to crashes or unexpected behavior.

Impact Analysis

Processing a maliciously crafted image could cause an application to terminate unexpectedly, potentially leading to denial of service or other disruptions.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Apple devices to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, or watchOS 27 to address the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

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