CVE-2026-20675
Improper Bounds Check in Apple Image Processing Causes Data Disclosure
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | tvos | to 26.3 (exc) |
| apple | visionos | to 26.3 (exc) |
| apple | watchos | to 26.3 (exc) |
| apple | ipados | to 18.7.5 (exc) |
| apple | ipados | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.3 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | to 18.7.5 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.3 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.4 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.3 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
| CWE-77 | The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves improper bounds checks when processing images. Specifically, processing a maliciously crafted image could exploit this issue.
The problem was addressed by improving bounds checks in various Apple operating systems, including watchOS, tvOS, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS.
If exploited, it may lead to the disclosure of user information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability by processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to the disclosure of user information.
This means sensitive or private data could be exposed without authorization.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions of the operating systems as soon as possible.
- Update watchOS to version 26.3 or later.
- Update tvOS to version 26.3 or later.
- Update macOS Tahoe to version 26.3 or later.
- Update macOS Sonoma to version 14.8.4 or later.
- Update macOS Sequoia to version 15.7.4 or later.
- Update iOS and iPadOS to versions 18.7.5 or 26.3 or later.
- Update visionOS to version 26.3 or later.
These updates include improved bounds checks that address the vulnerability caused by processing maliciously crafted images.