CVE-2026-86913: A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management

Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges

None

User interaction

Required

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Scope

Unchanged

Exploitation

Is it being used?

Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.3% · higher than 26% of CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet

CISA KEVNot listed

Ransomware campaign useNot known

Affected products

Which versions

MA

macOS · Apple

before 15.8; before 26.7; before 27 · source: vendor

IA

iOS and iPadOS · Apple

before 26.7; before 27 · source: vendor

TV

tvOS · Apple

before 27 · source: vendor

VI

visionOS · Apple

before 27 · source: vendor

WA

watchOS · Apple

before 27 · source: vendor