CVE-2026-86918
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
An out-of-bounds write issue 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 app termination.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
4.3
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-20 01:17:27.287000
Last modified
2026-11-09 13:46:49.490000
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