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Actively Exploited in the Wild

This vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Apple iOS and Apple TV IOHIDFamily Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution

Vulnerability

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the IOHIDFamily component of Apple iOS (prior to 8) and Apple TV (prior to 7). This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with system privileges by exploiting crafted key-mapping properties through an application.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized arbitrary code execution in a privileged context, potentially allowing for further system compromise.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to iOS 8 or Apple TV 7 to address this vulnerability.

Added: May 15, 2026, 10:24 AM
Updated: May 15, 2026, 10:24 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
4.4
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
9.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

Our algorithm analyzes dozens of metrics to generate these 8 key vulnerability categories, which are then combined to calculate the overall risk score.