Apple iOS 27.2 fixes 163 flaws, including critical WebKit RCE
The release addresses memory corruption, sandbox escape, kernel writes, and unauthorized access to sensitive user data across many components.
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CVE-2026-86971
Out-of-bounds write via crafted image on Apple OS
- CVSS 3.1
- 6.5 medium
- EPSS
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- Published
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- Modified
AI analysisSummaries by Vani AI
An out-of-bounds write in Apple’s image handling can crash an app when it processes a maliciously crafted image. A remote attacker needs the user to open or otherwise process that image; no privileges are required. Impact is limited to unexpected app termination (availability). It affects iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS builds that lack the listed updates.
What to do: Install iOS/iPadOS 26.7.2 or 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Sequoia 15.8.2, Tahoe 26.7.2, or visionOS 27.2. No workaround is stated.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS | — | 26.7.2 and 27.2 |
| Apple iPadOS | — | 26.7.2 and 27.2 |
| Apple macOS Golden Gate | — | 27.2 |
| Apple macOS Sequoia | — | 15.8.2 |
| Apple macOS Tahoe | — | 26.7.2 |
| Apple visionOS | — | 27.2 |
Estimated exposure
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Description · NVD
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected app termination.
- Weakness
- CWE-787
- Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H