CVE-2026-86875: Parsing a maliciously crafted binary may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple Xcode
Description
CVE-2026-86875 is an input validation vulnerability in Apple Xcode that could cause the application to terminate unexpectedly when parsing a maliciously crafted binary. The issue has been addressed with improved input validation and fixed in Xcode version 27.
Affected software
Apple
Xcode
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper input validation in Apple Xcode when parsing binary files. A specially crafted binary can trigger unexpected termination of the Xcode application. Apple has resolved this issue by enhancing input validation checks, and the fix is included starting with Xcode 27.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the Xcode application to crash unexpectedly. There is no indication of code execution or data corruption from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to Apple Xcode version 27 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed with improved input validation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.871Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad6c19b2cdf04f656e4a8ad
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 01:19:23 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 01:49:05 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 01:49:05 UTC
Views: 3
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