CVE-2026-86950: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 27. in Apple iOS and iPadOS
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.1 and iPadOS 26.7.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, macOS Tahoe 26.7.1. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 27.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write that occurs when processing specially crafted files on Apple iOS and iPadOS devices. Successful exploitation may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple addressed the issue by improving bounds checking and released fixes in iOS 26.7.1, iPadOS 26.7.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.1. There is a report of this vulnerability being exploited in targeted, sophisticated attacks against specific individuals on versions of iOS prior to iOS 27.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the affected device, potentially gaining control over it. The exploitation has been reported in highly sophisticated targeted attacks, indicating a significant risk to affected users. The impact is critical due to the potential for full device compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 26.7.1, iPadOS 26.7.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.1. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patches.
CVE-2026-86950: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 27. in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.1 and iPadOS 26.7.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, macOS Tahoe 26.7.1. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 27.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write that occurs when processing specially crafted files on Apple iOS and iPadOS devices. Successful exploitation may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple addressed the issue by improving bounds checking and released fixes in iOS 26.7.1, iPadOS 26.7.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.1. There is a report of this vulnerability being exploited in targeted, sophisticated attacks against specific individuals on versions of iOS prior to iOS 27.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the affected device, potentially gaining control over it. The exploitation has been reported in highly sophisticated targeted attacks, indicating a significant risk to affected users. The impact is critical due to the potential for full device compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 26.7.1, iPadOS 26.7.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.1. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.881Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abac0f9f7a7c541061b91ea
Added to database: 09/28/2026, 19:33:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 19:47:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 03:16:47 UTC
Views: 330
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