CVE-2026-84571: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS could cause unexpected app termination when processing a maliciously crafted image. This issue has been addressed with improved bounds checking and is fixed in version 27 of iOS, iPadOS, and related Apple operating systems.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84571 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that occurs when processing a maliciously crafted image. The flaw could lead to unexpected app termination. Apple fixed this issue by improving bounds checking in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability may cause affected applications to terminate unexpectedly, potentially disrupting user experience or application functionality. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected Apple operating systems to version 27 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed with improved bounds checking. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-84571: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS could cause unexpected app termination when processing a maliciously crafted image. This issue has been addressed with improved bounds checking and is fixed in version 27 of iOS, iPadOS, and related Apple operating systems.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84571 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that occurs when processing a maliciously crafted image. The flaw could lead to unexpected app termination. Apple fixed this issue by improving bounds checking in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability may cause affected applications to terminate unexpectedly, potentially disrupting user experience or application functionality. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected Apple operating systems to version 27 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed with improved bounds checking. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.755Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610b55bf5e2cf59d2bf8
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:33:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:22 UTC
Views: 2
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