Improper input validation in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2026-86885
Published: September 15, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU149963
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-86885
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Baseband when processing input. A remote attacker can supply specially crafted input to cause a denial of service.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2026-86885
Install update from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 27.0 24A427, 27.0 24A437
iPadOS - update to 27.0 24A437
iPadOS - update to 27.0 24A437