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4.3

iOS, iPadOS, macOS can crash from malicious image

CVE-2026-86959 · published 16 days ago
Summary

A specially crafted image file could cause the operating system to stop unexpectedly, potentially disrupting work. This affects iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. Install the latest software updates for these platforms to apply the fix.

What to do
  • Update apple ios and ipados to version 26.7 or later.
  • Update apple macos to version 15.8 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple ios and ipados < 26.7
apple macos < 15.8
Original advisory text
An input validation issue 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 ...
An input validation issue 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. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected process termination.
References
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published20 Oct 2026
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen20 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-86959 · NVD
CVE-2026-86959 · MITRE
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