CVE-2026-39869: Processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file may terminate the process in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-39869 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing an audio stream from a maliciously crafted media file may cause the process to terminate. The issue is related to memory handling and has been addressed in multiple Apple operating system versions including iOS 18. 7. 9, iPadOS 18. 7. 9, and others. This vulnerability can lead to denial of service by crashing the affected process.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper memory handling when processing audio streams in media files on Apple iOS and iPadOS. A specially crafted media file can cause the process handling the audio stream to terminate unexpectedly. Apple has fixed this issue in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and corresponding updates for macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in the termination of the process handling the audio stream, effectively causing a denial of service condition. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and has been released by Apple in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and related OS updates. Users and administrators should apply these official updates to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory content.
CVE-2026-39869: Processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file may terminate the process in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-39869 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing an audio stream from a maliciously crafted media file may cause the process to terminate. The issue is related to memory handling and has been addressed in multiple Apple operating system versions including iOS 18. 7. 9, iPadOS 18. 7. 9, and others. This vulnerability can lead to denial of service by crashing the affected process.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper memory handling when processing audio streams in media files on Apple iOS and iPadOS. A specially crafted media file can cause the process handling the audio stream to terminate unexpectedly. Apple has fixed this issue in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and corresponding updates for macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in the termination of the process handling the audio stream, effectively causing a denial of service condition. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and has been released by Apple in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and related OS updates. Users and administrators should apply these official updates to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory content.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-07T19:58:20.173Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a028763cbff5d86108b681e
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:27 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 2:05:50 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:52:53 AM
Views: 2
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