CVE-2026-86869 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple image processing. Processing a maliciously crafted image can cause an application to terminate unexpectedly. The issue was addressed through improved bounds checking in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, and macOS Golden Gate 27. Separate reporting characterizes the issue as a possible zero-click iMessage vulnerability and alleges BlastDoor bypass and data-theft potential, but those claims conflict with the available vendor-style issue description and fixed-version information and are not independently confirmed.
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A critical Apple zero-click iMessage vulnerability that could silently compromise affected iPhones, iPads, and Macs through a crafted message and bypass BlastDoor sandbox protections.
A zero-click iMessage vulnerability that can be triggered before a recipient opens the message, affecting iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 27.
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability triggered by processing a maliciously crafted image, which may cause unexpected application termination.
An unspecified vulnerability addressed in Apple iOS 26.7.
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Every observed campaign linking this CVE to a named adversary.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.