CVE-2026-86942
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CVE-2026-86942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27. An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | < 26.7.2; < 27 |
| Apple | macOS | < 15.8.2; < 26.7.2; < 27 |
| Apple | visionOS | < 27 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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