CVE-2026-86869

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified

CVE-2026-86869 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected app termination.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.15%

4.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIpados< 26.7
AppleIphone Os< 26.7
AppleMacos< 27.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-86869?
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected app termination.
How severe is CVE-2026-86869?
CVE-2026-86869 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-86869?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST