CVE-2026-86972 Details
Description
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. 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 Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to memory corruption.
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in multiple Apple products, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Golden Gate, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and visionOS. This vulnerability arises from insufficient size validation when processing maliciously crafted audio files, which can lead to memory corruption. The issue has been addressed with improved size validation in the latest software updates.
Users can update to the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, and watchOS 27.2 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 3, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149227 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149524 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149525 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149526 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-120 | Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple ipados | < 26.7.2 >= 27.0, < 27.2 |
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| apple iphone os | < 26.7.2 >= 27.0, < 27.2 |
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| apple macos | < 26.7.2 >= 27.0, < 27.2 |
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| apple tvos | < 27.2 |
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| apple visionos | < 27.2 |
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| apple watchos | < 27.2 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |