Integer Overflow in Apple iOS and macOS

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. 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 file may result in disclosure of process memory.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-14

Last Modified

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-84487

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	ios	26.7
apple	ipados	26.7
apple	ios	27
apple	ipados	27
apple	macos_golden_gate	27
apple	macos_sequoia	15.8
apple	macos_tahoe	26.7
apple	tvos	27
apple	visionos	27
apple	watchos	27

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Exploitability

CWE

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an integer overflow caused by insufficient input validation. It affects multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Processing a specially crafted file could lead to disclosure of process memory.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive memory contents from your device. This might expose personal data, credentials, or other confidential information stored in memory during normal operation.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Apple devices to the latest patched versions: iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, iOS 27 or later, iPadOS 27 or later, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27.

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