CVE-2026-86959

An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected process termination.

CVSS v3 4.3 MEDIUM

4.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149041
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149043

Configurations

No configuration.

History

30 Oct 2026, 20:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CWE		CWE-20
CVSS	v2 : ~~unknown~~ v3 : ~~unknown~~	v2 : unknown v3 : 4.3

20 Oct 2026, 01:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-20 01:17

Updated : 2026-10-30 20:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-86959

Mitre link : CVE-2026-86959

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-86959

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

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