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CVE-2026-86972

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, vis

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ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)No scoreNo FIRST EPSS score in this snapshot yet
Fixed in26.7.2Also 27.2CVE List
Published26 Oct 2026Updated 26 Oct 2026CVE List

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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.

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Affected versions 7

  • iOS and iPadOSaffected: all versions before 26.7.2CVE List
  • iOS and iPadOSaffected: all versions before 27.2CVE List
  • macOSaffected: all versions before 26.7.2CVE List
  • macOSaffected: all versions before 27.2CVE List
  • tvOSaffected: all versions before 27.2CVE List
  • visionOSaffected: all versions before 27.2CVE List
  • watchOSaffected: all versions before 27.2CVE List

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