CVE-2026-86959

Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description

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.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
4.3 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
[email protected]
Published
2026-10-20 01:17:28.763000
Last modified
2026-11-09 13:28:27.157000
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