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
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CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System)
Preferred assessment
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Attack complexity
Privileges required
User interaction
Scope
Confidentiality impact
Integrity impact
Availability impact
Source assessments
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)
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