CVE-2026-84526: Processing a maliciously crafted 3D scene may lead to unexpected process termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-84526 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS related to processing maliciously crafted 3D scenes. This flaw may cause unexpected process termination. The issue has been addressed with improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and several macOS versions. No active exploitation has been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write triggered by processing a maliciously crafted 3D scene on Apple platforms including iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The flaw could lead to unexpected process termination, potentially causing denial of service. Apple fixed the issue by improving bounds checking in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is limited to unexpected process termination, which may result in denial of service conditions on affected devices. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official updates from Apple to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, and the corresponding macOS versions listed. These updates include improved bounds checking that fixes the vulnerability. No other mitigation is required as the issue is addressed by the official patches.
CVE-2026-84526: Processing a maliciously crafted 3D scene may lead to unexpected process termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-84526 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS related to processing maliciously crafted 3D scenes. This flaw may cause unexpected process termination. The issue has been addressed with improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and several macOS versions. No active exploitation has been reported.
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 out-of-bounds write triggered by processing a maliciously crafted 3D scene on Apple platforms including iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The flaw could lead to unexpected process termination, potentially causing denial of service. Apple fixed the issue by improving bounds checking in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is limited to unexpected process termination, which may result in denial of service conditions on affected devices. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official updates from Apple to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, and the corresponding macOS versions listed. These updates include improved bounds checking that fixes the vulnerability. No other mitigation is required as the issue is addressed by the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.749Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610655bf5e2cf59d297b
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:02 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:31:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 09:01:22 UTC
Views: 4
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