CVE-2026-39869
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. Processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file may terminate the process.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
4.3
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-05-11 21:18:59.837000
Last modified
2026-10-26 18:10:00.173000
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