CVE-2026-84575: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-84575 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may cause unexpected app termination when processing a maliciously crafted file. The issue has been addressed with improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and related Apple operating system versions. No active exploitation is known. The vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write due to insufficient bounds checking when processing certain files on Apple iOS and iPadOS platforms. Exploiting this flaw by supplying a maliciously crafted file can cause an application to terminate unexpectedly. Apple fixed the issue by improving bounds checking in 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
Successful exploitation results in unexpected termination of an application processing a malicious file. There is no indication of code execution or privilege escalation. The impact is limited to denial of service at the app level.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and the corresponding updated Apple operating system versions. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-84575: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-84575 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may cause unexpected app termination when processing a maliciously crafted file. The issue has been addressed with improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and related Apple operating system versions. No active exploitation is known. The vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
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 due to insufficient bounds checking when processing certain files on Apple iOS and iPadOS platforms. Exploiting this flaw by supplying a maliciously crafted file can cause an application to terminate unexpectedly. Apple fixed the issue by improving bounds checking in 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
Successful exploitation results in unexpected termination of an application processing a malicious file. There is no indication of code execution or privilege escalation. The impact is limited to denial of service at the app level.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and the corresponding updated Apple operating system versions. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.756Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610d55bf5e2cf59d2bff
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:34:05 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:22 UTC
Views: 2
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