An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. (CVE-2026-86882)
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. 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, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected process termination.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-86882 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple operating systems that was addressed by enhanced bounds checking. The vulnerability could be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted image, potentially causing unexpected termination of processes. The issue has been fixed in specific versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS (multiple variants), tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS as listed in the vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to unexpected process termination, which could disrupt normal operation of affected devices. There is no indication of code execution or data corruption beyond process termination in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability 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, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the issue.
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. (CVE-2026-86882)
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, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected process termination.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86882 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple operating systems that was addressed by enhanced bounds checking. The vulnerability could be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted image, potentially causing unexpected termination of processes. The issue has been fixed in specific versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS (multiple variants), tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS as listed in the vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to unexpected process termination, which could disrupt normal operation of affected devices. There is no indication of code execution or data corruption beyond process termination in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability 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, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-x73f-g7gp-2vqc
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-86882"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8a17d55bf5e2cf5f3c9e8
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:38:05 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:44:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:22 UTC
Views: 2
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