Apple Backports CoreGraphics Flaw Fix to Older iPhones and iPads
CVE-2026-86950 (CVSS 8.8) Out-of-Bounds Write Exploited in the Wild

Key Takeaways
- Apple backported fixes for CVE-2026-86950, an out-of-bounds write in CoreGraphics, to older iPhone and iPad devices.
- The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and was exploited in the wild.
- Successful exploitation could allow arbitrary code execution via maliciously crafted files.
- Original patches were released in September 2026; older devices received the fix this week.
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