CVE-2026-86970
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CVE-2026-86970 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | < 26.7.2; < 27.2 |
| Apple | macOS | < 15.8.2; < 26.7.2; < 27.2 |
| Apple | tvOS | < 27.2 |
| Apple | visionOS | < 27.2 |
| Apple | watchOS | < 27.2 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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