CVE-2026-86916 Details
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 26.7.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the kernel of multiple Apple products, including iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This vulnerability allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue was addressed with improved memory management. The vulnerability is present in several different versions and ranges of the affected operating systems.
Users can update to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, or macOS Sequoia 15.8 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149041 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149043 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple ipados | < 26.7 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple iphone os | < 26.7 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple macos | >= 15.0, < 15.8 >= 26.0, < 26.7.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
| Oct 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |