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CVE-2026-86988

Process memory disclosure via crafted image on Apple OSes

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Processing a maliciously crafted image can disclose process memory. An attacker must get the device to process that image; Apple does not state further authentication requirements. The leak is limited to memory of the process that handles the image. Fixes ship in iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, and watchOS 27.2.

What to do: Update iOS, iPadOS, macOS Golden Gate, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS to 27.2.

ProductAffectedFixed in
Apple iOS—27.2
Apple iPadOS—27.2
Apple macOS Golden Gate—27.2
Apple tvOS—27.2
Apple visionOS—27.2
Apple watchOS—27.2
Estimated exposure
No basis for an estimate.

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Description · NVD

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.

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