CVE-2026-84511 Memory corruption in iOS and iPadOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog can cause unexpected process termination in Apple operating systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-84511?

CVE-2026-84511 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 14 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. Processing a maliciously crafted asset catalog may lead to unexpected process termination.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-84511?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-84511?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-84511 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-84511 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-84511 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Ipados vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j4mc-gghj-5793.

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