The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.
CVE-2026-86988
CVSS base score
4.3 (v3.1)
Severity
MEDIUM
Attack vector
Network
Weakness
CWE-119
Last modified
November 3, 2026
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected products
apple ipados
apple iphone os
apple macos
apple tvos
apple visionos
apple watchos
References
- support.apple.com Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com Release Notes, Vendor Advisory