A memory-safety vulnerability in Apple ImageIO allows out-of-bounds memory access while processing a maliciously crafted media file. The issue was addressed through improved bounds checking. Successful triggering can cause unexpected application termination or corruption of process memory during parsing or decoding of attacker-controlled media content. The vulnerability affects Apple platforms including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, and macOS Tahoe 26 prior to the fixes.
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Malicious media file processing issue in ImageIO that can crash apps or corrupt process memory.
An out-of-bounds access in media processing that could cause app termination or process memory corruption.
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