CVE-2026-86972
Low risk· EPSS 16%Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk16th percentile - higher than 16% of all known CVEs
Summary
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to memory corruption. The issue affects iOS/iPadOS 26.7.2 and 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, and watchOS 27.2.
Risk Assessment
Opening a malicious audio file could cause memory corruption and potentially lead to arbitrary code execution. Risk applies to Apple device users processing untrusted media files.
Recommendation
Update systems to the specified versions. Avoid opening audio files from untrusted sources until patches are applied.
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Original NVD description (English source)
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.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS