CVE-2026-84487: Processing a maliciously crafted file may result in disclosure of process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-84487 is an integer overflow vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow disclosure of process memory when processing a maliciously crafted file. The issue was addressed by improved input validation and fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and other Apple operating systems. Exploitation could lead to unintended memory disclosure. No CVSS score is available for this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow in Apple iOS and iPadOS that occurs when processing specially crafted files. Successful exploitation may result in disclosure of process memory, potentially exposing sensitive information. Apple fixed the issue by improving input validation in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can supply a maliciously crafted file to a vulnerable device may cause disclosure of process memory, which could lead to exposure of sensitive information from the affected process memory space. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes provided by Apple by updating to iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or later versions as appropriate. These updates include improved input validation that addresses the integer overflow. No other mitigation is indicated.
CVE-2026-84487: Processing a maliciously crafted file may result in disclosure of process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-84487 is an integer overflow vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow disclosure of process memory when processing a maliciously crafted file. The issue was addressed by improved input validation and fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and other Apple operating systems. Exploitation could lead to unintended memory disclosure. No CVSS score is available for this vulnerability.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow in Apple iOS and iPadOS that occurs when processing specially crafted files. Successful exploitation may result in disclosure of process memory, potentially exposing sensitive information. Apple fixed the issue by improving input validation in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can supply a maliciously crafted file to a vulnerable device may cause disclosure of process memory, which could lead to exposure of sensitive information from the affected process memory space. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes provided by Apple by updating to iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or later versions as appropriate. These updates include improved input validation that addresses the integer overflow. No other mitigation is indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T20:46:41.496Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610155bf5e2cf59d2761
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:29:21 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 05:01:22 UTC
Views: 3
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