Apple ImageIO Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Allowing Memory Corruption

Vulnerability

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the ImageIO component of various Apple operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and watchOS, all version 26.5. This vulnerability arises from inadequate memory handling, which can lead to process memory corruption when a maliciously crafted image is processed.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can cause memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Added: May 11, 2026, 9:22 PM
Updated: May 11, 2026, 9:22 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
8.4
impact
0.6
exploitability
4.7
remediation
7.7
relevance
8.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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