CVE-2026-86918: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-86918 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that occurs when processing a maliciously crafted image. This flaw may cause unexpected app termination. The issue has been addressed with improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.
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 caused by improper bounds checking when processing specially crafted images on Apple iOS and iPadOS devices. Exploiting this flaw can lead to unexpected termination of affected applications. Apple resolved the issue by enhancing bounds checking mechanisms. The fix is included in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause affected applications to terminate unexpectedly, potentially disrupting user experience or application availability. There is no indication of code execution or data corruption beyond app termination in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official update to iOS 27 or later and iPadOS 27 or later, which contain the fix for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should ensure devices are updated to these versions to mitigate the risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.876Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad6c19b2cdf04f656e4a8b2
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 01:19:23 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 01:48:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 01:48:53 UTC
Views: 4
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