Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.1 and iPadOS 26.7.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, macOS Tahoe 26.7.1. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 27.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 8.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | < 26.7.1 |
| Apple | macOS | < 15.8.1; < 26.7.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149226Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149228Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149229Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Sep/89Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Sep/90Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Sep/91Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-86950US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 28, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 1, 2026
- Added to CISA KEV
- Sep 29, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed