# CVE-2026-86969: Apple iOS and iPadOS out-of-bounds write in kernel memory

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-86969-an-out-of-bounds-write-was-addressed-with-improved-input  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-26. Updated: 2026-10-26  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-86969 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-26

iOS and iPadOS contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in kernel memory processing that can be triggered by a malicious app or crafted file. An attacker could cause unexpected system crashes or corrupt critical kernel memory, potentially leading to denial of service or system instability. The vulnerability affects iPhone 11 and later models and various iPad generations.

Technologies: [Apple Ios](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/apple-ios), [Apple iPadOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/ipados), [Apple macOS Golden Gate](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos-golden-gate), [Apple macOS Sequoia](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos). Vendors: [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-86969 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-86969 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-86969?** Informational severity, published 26 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Apple Ios before 26.7.2, 27.x before 27.2; Apple iPadOS before 26.7.2, 27.x before 27.2; Apple macOS Golden Gate before 27.2; Apple macOS Sequoia before 15.8.2; and 1 more.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-86969?** Yes: fixed in iOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-86969 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-86969?** Check whether you run Apple Ios, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS Golden Gate or one of the others listed at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in iOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2

## Technical details

An out-of-bounds write flaw exists in kernel memory handling, addressable through improved input validation and bounds checking across multiple frameworks. A local attacker (malicious app or user interaction with crafted media) can trigger memory corruption, resulting in unexpected app termination or kernel memory corruption. The issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2, 27.2, and corresponding macOS releases.

## Affected products

- Apple iOS before 26.7.2, 27.x before 27.2
- Apple iPadOS before 26.7.2, 27.x before 27.2
- Apple macOS Golden Gate before 27.2
- Apple macOS Sequoia before 15.8.2
- Apple macOS Tahoe before 26.7.2

## Timeline

- 2026-10-26: disclosed

## References

- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149227](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149227)
- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230)

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