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CERT-In Vulnerability Note CIVN-2026-0485
Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Apple Products

Original Issue Date:October 01, 2026

Severity Rating: HIGH

Software Affected

  • iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 26.7.1
  • macOS Sequoia versions prior to 15.8.1
  • macOS Tahoe versions prior to 26.7.1

Overview

A vulnerability has been reported in iOS, iPadOS and macOS, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.

Target Audience:
Users of Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, and macOS Tahoe.

Risk Assessment:
High risk of arbitrary code execution.

Impact Assessment:
Potential for remote code execution and sensitive information disclosure.

Description

Apple Inc. is a technology company that develops devices like iPhones, iPads, and MacBook along with their operating systems. iOS (for iPhones), iPadOS (for iPads), and macOS (for MacBook) are the software platforms that run and manage these devices.

A vulnerability exists in iOS, iPadOS and macOS due to an out-of-bounds write issue. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a victim to open a maliciously crafted file.

Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.

Note: This vulnerability (CVE-2026-86950) is being actively exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on affected system. Users are strongly advised to apply the latest patches immediately.

Solution

Apply appropriate security updates as mentioned in the Apple security updates:
https://www.apple.com/security/

Vendor Information

Apple
https://www.apple.com/

References

 
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149226
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149228
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149229

CVE Name
CVE-2026-86950

Disclaimer

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government of India
Electronics Niketan
6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003
India

 
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