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CVE-2026-86885 Apple CVE debrief

An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation in iOS and iPadOS. This issue may allow an attacker in radio range to cause unexpected system termination. The vulnerability affects iOS and iPadOS, specifically impacting system stability. Defenders should be aware of the potential for system termination and take steps to verify and apply the vendor's security update. The issue was addressed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, and defenders should review the vendor's advisory for specific affected versions and update guidance.

Vendor
Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-14
Original CVE updated
2026-10-26
Advisory published
2026-09-14
Advisory updated
2026-10-26

Who should care

Defenders responsible for iOS and iPadOS systems should verify and apply the vendor's security update to prevent potential system termination.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the vendor's security update to prevent potential system termination by an attacker in radio range.

  • Potential system termination by an attacker in radio range.
  • Need to verify and apply the vendor's security update.

Technical summary

The CVE record describes an input validation issue in iOS and iPadOS that was addressed with improved input validation in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. This vulnerability could allow an attacker in radio range to cause unexpected system termination. The issue is related to input validation and was addressed through security updates in iOS and iPadOS. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the vendor's security update to prevent potential system termination.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the vendor's security update to prevent potential system termination.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply the vendor's security update to prevent potential system termination.
  • Monitor system logs for unexpected termination.
  • Implement compensating controls to detect and respond to potential attacks.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and vendor advisory provide information on the input validation issue and the availability of a security update in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-86885 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-86885

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-86885 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86885

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • CVE-2026-86885

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86885.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034

    Supplemental source

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.