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vulnerabilityCVE-2026-86950

Apple CoreGraphics PoC Emerges as WhatsApp PDF Checks Hint at Possible Delivery Path

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.1 and iPadOS 26.7.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, macOS Tahoe 26.7.1. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 27.

Severity
8.8High
Exploitation evidence
Has exploited
Remediation
Fixed in 15.8.1

Affected software

CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System)

Preferred assessment

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Attack vector

Attack complexity

Privileges required

User interaction

Scope

Confidentiality impact

Integrity impact

Availability impact

Source assessments

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

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Preferred remediation

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